Jonathan Swift, (1667-1745) Irish author Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Jonathan Swift Quote “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 of politicians put together.”Jonathan Swift ~ Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Irish author Politics , Production Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 10/17/13 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 10/17/13 Amen. Reply E Archer, NYC 10/17/13 Long live the producers and innovation! Reply Anonymous, Columbus, NM 10/24/13 Seems even what apparently we perceive as the best and more moral of politicians still become corrupted over time by the seduction of power . . . SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Jonathan Swift quote is found in these categories: Politics quotes Production quotes About Jonathan Swift Bio of Jonathan Swift Quotations by Jonathan Swift Books by/about Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift videos Jonathan Swift on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Jonathan Swift