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For he as studious--of his ease.

For he as studious--of his ease.

by John Gay Found in: Study Quotes,
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Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use read more

Who hath not heard the rich complain
Of surfeits, and corporeal pain?
He barr'd from every use of wealth,
Envies the ploughman's strength and health.

by John Gay Found in: Wealth Quotes,
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To frame the little animal, provide
All the gay hues that wait on female pride:
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To frame the little animal, provide
All the gay hues that wait on female pride:
Let Nature guide thee; sometimes golden wire
The shining belles of the fly require;
The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not fail,
Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail.

by John Gay Found in: Peacocks Quotes,
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Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong.

by John Gay Found in: Errors Quotes, Wrongs Quotes,
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Nor love, not honour, wealth nor pow'r,
Can give the heart a cheerful hour
When health is read more

Nor love, not honour, wealth nor pow'r,
Can give the heart a cheerful hour
When health is lost. Be timely wise;
With health all taste of pleasure flies.

by John Gay Found in: Health Quotes,
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