Home / Quotes / Quote by John Gay

Quote by John Gay

“Some folks of cider make a rout And cider's well enough no doubt When better liquors fail; But wine, that's richer, better still, Ev'n wine itself (deny't who will) Must yield to nappy ale”

Quote by John Gay

Book:The Poetical works

Work

The Poetical works

This book is a compilation of various poems, showcasing a range of themes and styles, reflecting the author's poetic prowess and imaginative expression. more

Author

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. more

You May Also Like

“Magazines and advertising are flogging the idea that you have to keep changing things and get something new. I think that's balls - evil. But obviously that's your livelihood.”

Thinking Ideas Evil Balls Advertising Magazines Something New New Day Livelihood Flogging

Author:Robin Day

“We dried continuously day and night. We had no efficient way to do it, so we built this new popcorn plant.”

Way Night Built Plant Efficient New Day Day And Night Popcorn

Author:Orville Redenbacher

“I would much prefer to be a judge than a coal miner because of the absence of falling coal.”

Fall Judging Absence Coal Miners Coal Miners

Author:Peter Cook

“There needs to be more pressure on the Mexican government to stop the drugs and illegal immigrants on their side of the border instead of exporting them to the U.S.”

Needs Government Sides Drug Pressure Borders Immigrants Illegal Mexican Illegal Immigrants Exporting

Author:Timothy Murphy

“It's beyond belief that any Australian could be so stupid as to carry drugs into any country in Asia.”

Country Belief Stupid Drug Asia Australian

Author:John Howard

“The right word at the right time helps you make sense of the world. It helps, but sometimes not a lot.”

World Sometimes Helping Make Sense Right Time Right Words

Book:Angry Young Man

Source: Angry Young Man

“It's fundamental that what we do only exists in our own universe. When you like Pet Shop Boys, you are in our world.”

World Universe Boys Fundamentals Shops Pet Our World

Author:Neil Tennant

“I've got the brains, you've got the looks, let's make lots of money”

Looks Brain Lots Of Money

Author:Neil Tennant

“There's the paradox of making pop music when you're in your 50s. People weren't meant to be doing that originally and yet they are. Mick Jagger [used to say] we're not going to be doing Satisfaction when I'm in a wheelchair.”

People Used Satisfaction Pops Paradox Meant To Be Pop Music Wheelchairs Jagger

Author:Neil Tennant

“You should always celebrate your successes because someone else will celebrate your failures.”

Should Celebrate

Author:Neil Tennant