John Gay's Quote - A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the wo

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A rich rogue nowadays is fit company for any gentleman; and the world, my dear, hath not such a contempt for roguery as you imagine. – John Gay

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The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wifes spirits. – John Gay

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Through all the employments of life each neighbor abuses his brother; whore and rogue they call husband and wife: All professions be-rogue one another. – John Gay

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Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose. – John Gay

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