4 John Gay Quotes on Truth

John Gay quotes on truth

7. When we risk no contradiction, It prompts the tongue to deal in fiction.

14. By outward show let's not be cheated; An ass should like an ass be treated.

15. Through all the Employments of Life Each Neighbour abuses his Brother; Whore and Rogue they call Husband and Wife: All Professions be-rogue one another: The Priest calls the Lawyer a Cheat, The Lawyer be-knaves the Divine: And the Statesman, because he's so great, Thinks his Trade as honest as mine.

30. Sure men were born to lie, and women to believe them!