Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

John Gay Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jun 30, 1685
  • Died: Dec 4, 1732

John Gay was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera, a ballad opera. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names.

Follow love and it will flee, flee love and it will follow thee. love

The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits. hope & marriage

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other thoughts from William Blake

32 other thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo

73 other wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo