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a modest proposal(一个小小的建议)-第4部分
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it hath something solid and real; of no expence and little trouble; full in
our own power; and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging
England。 For this kind of commodity will not bear exportation; and flesh
being of too tender a consistence; to admit a long continuance in salt;
although perhaps I could name a country; which would be glad to eat up
our whole nation without it。
After all; I am not so violently bent upon my own opinion; as to reject
any offer; proposed by wise men; which shall be found equally innocent;
cheap; easy; and effectual。 But before something of that kind shall be
advanced in contradiction to my scheme; and offering a better; I desire the
author or authors will be pleased maturely to consider two points。 First; As
things now stand; how they will be able to find food and raiment for a
hundred thousand useless mouths and backs。 And secondly; There being a
round million of creatures in humane figure throughout this kingdom;
whose whole subsistence put into a common stock; would leave them in
debt two million of pounds sterling; adding those who are beggars by
profession; to the bulk of farmers; cottagers and labourers; with their
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A Modest Proposal
wives and children; who are beggars in effect; I desire those politicians
who dislike my overture; and may perhaps be so bold to attempt an answer;
that they will first ask the parents of these mortals; whether they would not
at this day think it a great happiness to have been sold for food at a year
old; in the manner I prescribe; and thereby have avoided such a perpetual
scene of misfortunes; as they have since gone through; by the oppression
of landlords; the impossibility of paying rent without money or trade; the
want of common sustenance; with neither house nor cloaths to cover them
from the inclemencies of the weather; and the most inevitable prospect of
intailing the like; or greater miseries; upon their breed for ever。
I profess; in the sincerity of my heart; that I have not the least personal
interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work; having no other
motive than the publick good of my country; by advancing our trade;
providing for infants; relieving the poor; and giving some pleasure to the
rich。 I have no children; by which I can propose to get a single penny; the
youngest being nine years old; and my wife past child…bearing。
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