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Time is painted with a lock before, and bald behind, signifying thereby that we must take time by the forelock; for, when it is once past, there is no recalling it.

Time is painted with a lock before, and bald behind, signifying thereby that we must take time by the forelock; for, when it is once past, there is no recalling it.

Jonathan Swift (1752). “The works of D. Jonathan Swift ...: To which is prefixed, the doctor's life, with remarks on his writings, from the Earl of Orrery and others, not to be found in any former edition of his works.Dublin printed”, p.159

She has more goodness in her little finger than he has in his whole body.

Jonathan Swift, Thomas Roscoe (1859). “The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D.: With Copious Notes and Additions and a Memoir of the Author”, p.75

A college joke to cure the dumps.

Jonathan Swift, Deane Swift, Thomas Birch, Thomas Wilkes, Thomas Hawkesworth (1763). “The Works of the Reverend Dr. Jonathan Swift: Poems on several occasions”, p.358

An excuse is a lie guarded.

Jonathan Swift (1850). “The works of Jonathan Swift: containing interesting and valuable papers, not hitherto published ; with a memoir of the author”, p.837

When I am in danger of bursting, I will go and whisper among the reeds.

Jonathan Swift (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Jonathan Swift (Illustrated)”, p.1516, Delphi Classics

Where Young must torture his invention To flatter knaves, or lose his pension.

Jonathan Swift (1823). “The select works of Jonathan Swift ...: containing the whole of his poetical works ... embellished with engravings”, p.55

If a man will observe as he walks the streets, I believe he will find the merriest countenances in mourning coaches.

Jonathan Swift, Sir Walter Scott (1814). “The Works of Jonathan Swift: Miscellaneous essays”, p.436

Observation is an old man's memory.

Jonathan Swift, John Hawkesworth (1755). “The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin: Accurately Revised in Six Volumes, Adorned with Copper-plates : with Some Account of the Author's Life and Notes Historical and Explanatory”

She watches him as a cat would watch a mouse.

Jonathan Swift (1752). “The Works of D. Jonathan Swift: In Nine Volumes”, p.296

My father had a small Estate in Nottinghamshire; I was the Third of five Sons.

Jonathan Swift (2013). “The Very Best of Jonathan Swift In Plain and Simple English (Translated)”, p.16, BookCaps Study Guides

Human brutes, like other beasts, find snares and poison in the provision of life, and are allured by their appetites to their destruction.

Jonathan Swift, Sir Walter Scott (1824). “The Works of Jonathan Swift: Containing Additional Letters, Tracts, and Poems Not Hitherto Published; with Notes, and a Life of the Author”, p.251

I'll give you leave to call me anything, if you don't call me spade.

Jonathan Swift, Thomas Roscoe (1859). “The Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D.: With Copious Notes and Additions and a Memoir of the Author”, p.78