 And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race...  The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift ... - Page 126by Jonathan Swift - 1757Full view - About this book
 | Jonathan Swift - 1742 - 386 pages
...xriminal Caufes ; with fome : other obvious Topics, which are not worth confidering. And, he. gave it for his Opinion, that whoever could make two Ears of Corn, or two Blades of Grafs, to grow upon a Spot of Ground where only one grew before,, would deferve better of Mankind, and do more effential... | |
 | Jonathan Swift - 1743 - 430 pages
...Criminal Caufes ; with fome other obvious Topicks which are not worth confidering. And, he gave it for his Opinion ; that whoever could make two Ears of Corn, or two Blades of Grafs to grow upon a Spot of Ground where only one grew before ; would deferve better of Mankind, and do more efiemial Service... | |
 | John Arbuthnot - 1751 - 268 pages
...P. 129. And that whoever-could make two Ears of Corn, or two B!ades-of Grafs, -to grow upon a '.Spot of Ground, where only one grew before, would deferve better of Mankind, and do more effectual Servicfe to his Country, than the whole Race of Politicians put together." Thefe, and feveral... | |
 | Jonathan Swift - 1761 - 412 pages
...criminal caufes ; with fome other obvious topics, which are not worth confidering. And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn,...ground where only one grew before, would deferve better ofman» kind, and do more etTential fervice to his country, than the whole race of politicians put... | |
 | Jonathan Swift - 1768 - 468 pages
...criminal caufes ; with fome other obvious topics, which are not worth confidering. And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn,...before, would deferve better of mankind, and do more cflential fervice to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. . The j76 A VOYAGfi... | |
 | John Arbuthnot - 1770 - 276 pages
...is meant by Secrets of Stafe, where an Enemy, or fomeEival Nation are not in the Cafe: P. i29. And that whoever could make Two Ears of Corn, or Two Blades of Grafs, to grow upon a Spot of Ground, where only One grew before, would deferve better of Mankind, and do more effectual... | |
 | 1773 - 306 pages
...founded •his noble fyftem of attraction on obferving an «pple fall to the ground. It is Doctor Swift's opinion, " that whoever !** could make two ears of...grew before, would deferve •" better of mankind that the whole race off •" politicians." This Mr. Baker can effect, my lord ; but what infinitely... | |
 | 1773 - 380 pages
...founded his noble fyftem of attraction on obferving an apple fall to the ground. It is Doctor Swift's opinion, -" that whoever «' could make two ears of...where only " one grew before, would deferve better of man" kind than the whole race of politicians." This Mr. Baker can effect, my lord; but what infinitely... | |
 | 1776 - 632 pages
...fincereand affectionate friend and fervant. • ESSAYS relating to AGRICULTURES RURAL AFFAIRS. WHOEVER makes two ears of corn, or two blades' of grafs, to grow upon a fpot of ground where only one grew before, deferves better of mankind, and does more effential ferviccto his country, than the whole race of Politicians... | |
 | James Anderson - 1777 - 546 pages
...FARMER AT MONKS-HILL, ABERDEENSHIRE. And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two cars of corn, or two blades of grafs, to grow upon a fpot...before, would deferve better of mankind, and do more eifcntial fervice to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. S\vii"r. EDINBURGH:... | |
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