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Men and women2 quotes
A woman's friendship ever ends in love. — John Gay · 1720If the heart of a man is depressed with cares,
The mist is dispelled when a woman appears. — John Gay · 1728Alcohol1 quote
Women and wine should life employ.
Is there ought else on earth desirous? — John Gay · 1728Effects of alcohol1 quote
From wine what sudden friendship springs! — John Gay · 1732Language1 quote
I know you Lawyers can, with ease,
Twist words and meanings as you please;
That language, by your skill made pliant,
Will bend to favour every client. — John Gay · 1732Lawyers1 quote
I know you Lawyers can, with ease,
Twist words and meanings as you please;
That language, by your skill made pliant,
Will bend to favour every client. — John Gay · 1732New love1 quote
If the heart of a man is depressed with cares,
The mist is dispelled when a woman appears. — John Gay · 1728Politicians1 quote
That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art. — John Gay · 1732Politics1 quote
That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art. — John Gay · 1732Politics and lies1 quote
That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art. — John Gay · 1732Praising others1 quote
Praising all alike, is praising none. — John Gay · 1714Purpose of youth1 quote
Youth's the season made for joys,
Love is then our duty. — John Gay · 1728Rhetoric1 quote
I know you Lawyers can, with ease,
Twist words and meanings as you please;
That language, by your skill made pliant,
Will bend to favour every client. — John Gay · 1732Sailing1 quote
They'll tell thee, sailors, when away,
In ev'ry port a mistress find. — John Gay · 1720Sailors1 quote
They'll tell thee, sailors, when away,
In ev'ry port a mistress find. — John Gay · 1720Wine1 quote
Women and wine should life employ.
Is there ought else on earth desirous? — John Gay · 1728Women1 quote
Women and wine should life employ.
Is there ought else on earth desirous? — John Gay · 1728Youth1 quote
Youth's the season made for joys,
Love is then our duty. — John Gay · 1728