The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits. -John Gay

 

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


-John Gay
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This quote is just one of 9 total John Gay quotes in our collection. John Gay is known for saying 'The comfortable estate of widowhood is the only hope that keeps up a wife's spirits.' as well as some of the following quotes.

In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.

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There is no dependence that can be sure but a dependence upon one's self.

John Gay
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By ignorance is pride increased; Those most assume who know the least. -John Gay
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We only part to meet again. / Change, as ye list, ye winds; my heart shall be / The faithful compass that still points to thee.

John Gay
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Cowards are cruel, but the brave Love mercy, and delight to save.

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But his kiss was so sweet, and so closely he pressed, that I languished and pined till I granted the rest. -John Gay
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An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse.

John Gay
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