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John Gay Quote
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| “A Wolf eats sheep but now and then; Ten thousands are devour'd by men. An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretend friend is worse.” ―John Gay Source/Notes: Fable XVII, The Shepherd's Dog and the Wolf. - Fables (1727) |
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John Gay
Born: June 30, 1685
Died: December 4, 1732 (aged 47)
Nationality: English
Occupation: Poet
Bio: 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.
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