Jonathan Swift Company Quotations

One of the very best rules of conversation is to never, say anything which any of the company wish had been left unsaid.

One of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid

Usually speaking, the worst bred person in company is a young traveler just returned from abroad

Few are qualified to shine in company, but it is in most men's power to be agreeable.

Usually speaking, the worst-bred person in company is a young traveller just returned from abroad.

I love good creditable acquaintance; I love to be the worst of the company.

Whoever makes the fewest persons uneasy, is the best bred man in company.