John Arbuthnot quotes

John Arbuthnot was a Scottish physician, satirist, and mathematician, recognized for his contributions to literature and science. A close friend of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope, he was a prominent member of the Scriblerus Club. He is remembered for his satirical writings, as well as for his work in statistics and medicine. Here are 4 of his quotes:

All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies. (John Arbuthnot)
Law is a bottomless pit. View quote
John Arbuthnot
Biography is one of the new terrors of death. View quote
John Arbuthnot
He warns the heads of parties against believing their own lies. View quote
John Arbuthnot

John Arbuthnot

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Occupation: Scottish Physician
Born: April 29, 1667
Died: February 27, 1735
Quotes count: 4
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