Two Blades of Grass
…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.
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Context: Gulliver reports the giant king's plain, practical view of what good government is for.
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Source: Part II, Chapter VII