John Gay: Quotes
Absurdity
Life is a jest, and all things show it;
I thought so once, but now I know it.
Flirtation and Romance
The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess.
Flirtation and Romance
O Polly, you might have toyed and kissed:
By keeping men off, you keep them on.
Parents and Parenthood
Where yet was ever found a mother,
Who'd give her booby for another?
Praise and Flattery
Praising all alike, is praising none.
Unhappiness
A moment of time may make us unhappy forever.
Youth
Youth's the season made for joys,
Love is then our duty.
