John Gay Quotes

Poet

John Gay, born on June 30, 1685 and died on December 4, 1732, was an outstanding English poet. He is best known for his satirical comedy, 'The Beggar's Opera,' which had a profound impact on the development of musical theater.

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Famous John Gay Quotes

“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.”

World Company Rich Imagine Fit Dear Gentleman Contempt Rogues Dear God

Book:The Beggar's Opera and Polly

Source: The Beggar's Opera and Polly

“How happy could I be with either, Were t'other dear charmer away!”

Happiness Dear Charmers

Author:John Gay

“My lodging is on the cold ground, And hard, very hard, is my fare, But that which grieves me more Is the coldness of my dear.”

Hard Cold Dear Grieving Coldness

Author:John Gay

“To frame the little animal, provide All the gay hues that wait on female pride: Let Nature guide thee; sometimes golden wire The shining bellies of the fly require; The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not fail, Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail.”

Littles Sometimes Waiting Animal Failing Pride Gay Female Shining Dear Guides Golden Thee Tails Belly Wire Hue Peacock

Book:The Poetical Works of John Gay: Including 'Polly', 'The Beggar's Opera' and Selections from the Other Dramatic Work

Source: The Poetical Works of John Gay: Including 'Polly', 'The Beggar's Opera' and Selections from the Other Dramatic Work

About the Author

Born: June 30, 1685
Died: December 4, 1732
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 97

Books & Sources

The Beggar's OperaRelated source material

The Poetical Works of John Gay: In Three Volumes. Collated with the Best Editions:Related source material

The Poetical Works of John Gay: With a Life of the AuthorRelated source material

Gay's Fables and other poems: Cotton's visions in verse ; Moore's Fables for the female sex ; with sketches of the authors' livesRelated source material

The Fables of John Gay IllustratedRelated source material

The Beggar's Opera and PollyRelated source material

The Poetical worksRelated source material

Fables ... In one volume completeRelated source material

Gay's Fables: In One Volume CompleteRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

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