The jury has a right to judge both the law as well as the fact in controversy — John Gay Constitution Copy Share Image
One wife is too much for most husbands to bear, But two at a time there's no mortal can bear. — John Gay Bears Copy Share Image
Of all the fools that pride can boast, A Coxcomb claims distinction most. — John Gay Boast Copy Share Image
Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. — John Gay Copy Share Image
“MRS. PEACHUM How the mother is to be pitied who has handsome daughters! Locks, bolts, bars and lectures of morality are nothing… — John Gay Children Copy Share Image
But his kiss was so sweet, and so closely he pressed, that I languished and pined till I granted the rest. — John Gay Copy Share Image
A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery… — John Gay Business Copy Share Image
Here Shock, the pride of all his kind, is laid, Who fawned like man, but ne'er like man betrayed. — John Gay Copy Share Image
“Variety's the source of joy below, From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow, In books and love the mind one end pursues, And… — John Gay Copy Share Image
“Love is so whimsical in both sexes that it is impossible to be lasting. But my heart is particular and contradicts my… — John Gay Love Copy Share Image
Were I laid on Greenland's Coast, And in my Arms embrac'd my Lass; Warm amidst eternal Frost, Too soon the Half Year's… — John Gay Copy Share Image
What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And when we fly them, they pursue: But… — John Gay Copy Share Image
The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits. — John Gay Copy Share Image
If the heart of a man is depressed with cares, The mist is dispelled when a woman appears. — John Gay Care Copy Share Image
By outward show let's not be cheated; An ass should like an ass be treated. — John Gay Copy Share Image
Can you support the expense of a husband, hussy, in gaming, drinking and whoring? Have you money enough to carry on the… — John Gay Drinking Copy Share Image
The charge is prepared; the lawyers are met; The judges all ranged (a terrible show!) I go, undismay'd. For death is a… — John Gay Death Copy Share Image
If the heart of a man is depressed with cares, The mist is dispell'd when a woman appears; Like the notes of… — John Gay Care Copy Share Image
Is there no hope? the sick man said, The silent doctor shook his head, And took his leave with signs of sorrow,… — John Gay Copy Share Image
What will not luxury taste? Earth, sea, and air, Are daily ransack'd for the bill of fare. Blood stuffed in skins is… — John Gay Copy Share Image
A Wolf eats sheep but now and then; Ten thousands are devour'd by men. An open foe may prove a curse, but… — John Gay Curse Copy Share Image
Whoever heard a man of fortune in England talk of the necessaries of life? . . . Whether we can afford it… — John Gay England Copy Share Image
Nor love, not honor, wealth nor power, can give the heart a cheerful hour when health is lost. Be timely wise; With… — John Gay Care Copy Share Image
Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the… — John Gay Business Copy Share Image
What happiness the rural maid attends, In cheerful labour while each day she spends! She gratefully receives what Heav'n has sent, And,… — John Gay Cheerful Copy Share Image
