Quotes by John Gay

An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse.

#John Gay

A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear,...

#Contempt

What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And...

#John Gay

We only part to meet again.

#John Gay

Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.

#John Gay

The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits.

#John Gay

The brave love mercy, and delight to save.

#John Gay

Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.

#John Gay

She who has never loved has never lived.

#John Gay

Shadow owes its birth to light.

#John Gay

On the choice of friends, Our good or evil name depends.

#John Gay

O Polly, you might have toyed and kissed, by keeping men off, you keep them...

#John Gay