John Gay, Maxioms by John Gay Biography

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Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

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Fools may our scorn, not envy, raise.
For envy is a kind of praise.

by John Gay Found in: Envy Quotes,

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How many saucy airs we meet,
From Temple Bar to Aldgate street!

by John Gay Found in: Vanity Quotes,

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So comes a reck'ning when the banquet's o'er,
The dreadful reckn'ning, and men smile no more.

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Cowards are cruel, but the brave
Love mercy, and delight to save.

by John Gay Found in: Cowards Quotes,

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