Cowards are cruel, but the brave love mercy and delight to save.
More Quotes from John Gay:
O Polly, you might have toyed and kissed, by keeping men off, you keep them on.John Gay
Whoever heard a man of fortune in England talk of the necessaries of life ... Whether we can afford it or no, we must have superfluities.
John Gay
Tis a gross error, held in schools, That Fortune always favours fools.
John Gay
Man may escape from rope and gun Nay, some have outlived the doctor's pill Who takes a woman must be undone, That basilisk is sure to kill. The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets, So he that tastes woman, woman, woman, He that tastes woman, ruin meets.
John Gay
Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company.
John Gay
Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view.
John Gay
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