John Gay Quotes: Where yet was ever found a mother,…

Where yet was ever found a mother, who'd give her booby for another.

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Lions, wolves, and vultures don't live together in herds, droves or flocks. Of all animals of prey, man is the only sociable one. Every one of us preys upon his neighbor, and yet we herd together.
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While there is life, there's hope,' he cried 'Then why such haste' so groaned and died
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An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse.
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A fox may steal your hens, sir .... If lawyers hand is feed, sir He steals your whole estate.
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How happy could I be with either, Were t'other dear charmer away.
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