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



Biography
Author Profession: Poet
Nationality: English
Born: June 30, 1685
Died: December 4, 1732

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We only part to meet again.
John Gay

She who has never loved has never lived.
John Gay

Lions, wolves, and vultures don't live together in herds, droves or flocks. Of all animals of prey, man is the only sociable one. Every one of us preys upon his neighbor, and yet we herd together.
John Gay

Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.
John Gay

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

What then in love can woman do? If we grow fond they shun us. And when we fly them, they pursue: But leave us when they've won us.
John Gay

No retreat. No retreat. They must conquer or die who've no retreat.
John Gay

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Words
Brave, Cowards, Cruel, Delight, Love, Mercy, Save
Definitions
Brave, Cruel, Delight, Love, Mercy, Save
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