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Fleas by John Gay |
"I cannot raise my worth too high; Of what vast consequence am I! " "Not of the importance you suppose, " Replies a Flea upon his nose; "Be humble, learn thyself to scan; Know, ... |
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Medicine by John Gay |
"Is there no hope? " the sick man said, The silent doctor shook his head, And took his leave with signs of sorrow, Despairing of his fee to-morrow. |
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Judges by John Gay |
A justice with grave justices shall sit; He praise their wisdom, they admire his wit. |
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Reputation by John Gay |
A lost good name is ne'er retriev'd. |
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Proverbs by John Gay |
A man should be religious, not superstitious. |
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Proverbs by John Gay |
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate, For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate. |
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Navy by John Gay |
All in the Downs are fleet was moor'd. |
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Work by John Gay |
Basically, I no longer work for anything but the sensation I have while working. |
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Wrongs by John Gay |
Brother, brother; we are both in the wrong. |
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Appearance by John Gay |
By outward show let's not be cheated; An ass should like an ass be treated. |
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