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John Gay9 quotes
From wine what sudden friendship springs! — John Gay · 1732I 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 · 1732Praising all alike, is praising none. — John Gay · 1714A woman's friendship ever ends in love. — John Gay · 1720That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art. — John Gay · 1732Youth's the season made for joys,
Love is then our duty. — John Gay · 1728All 9 quotes →