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Witty One-Liners Quote by Jonathan Swift

"The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies"

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This thought-provoking quote is attributed to Jonathan Swift, a renowned writer from Ireland. Explore 63 more inspiring quotes by Jonathan to discover their perspective on witty one-liners, life, and more.

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APA Style (7th ed.)
Swift, Jonathan. (2026, January 28). The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/the-first-glass-is-for-myself-the-second-for-my-122521/

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Swift, Jonathan. "The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies." FixQuotes. January 28, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/the-first-glass-is-for-myself-the-second-for-my-122521/.

MLA Style (9th ed.)
"The first glass is for myself, the second for my friends, the third for good humor, and the forth for my enemies." FixQuotes, 28 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/the-first-glass-is-for-myself-the-second-for-my-122521/. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift (November 30, 1667 - October 19, 1745) was a Writer from Ireland.

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