"If Heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel"
- Jonathan Swift
About this Quote
This quote by Jonathan Swift is a criticism of the wealthy and powerful. He is recommending that if Heaven, or God, had seen wealth as a valuable thing, it would not have been provided to somebody who is a scoundrel. Simply put, if wealth was something to be desired, it would not have actually been given to someone who is morally corrupt. Swift is indicating that wealth is not a sign of virtue, and that it is not a measure of an individual's worth. He is also suggesting that those who are wealthy ought to not take pride in their wealth, as it is not a sign of their moral supremacy. Swift is cautioning against the risks of greed and the pursuit of wealth, and is recommending that it is not a sign of real success.
This quote is written / told by Jonathan Swift between November 30, 1667 and October 19, 1745. He was a famous Writer from Ireland.
The author also have 61 other quotes.
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"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
