Gamesters and highwaymen are generally very good to their whores, but they are very devils to their wives.
John GayWhat will not luxury taste? Earth, sea, and air, Are daily ransack'd for the bill of fare. Blood stuffed in skins is British Christians' food, And France robs marshes of the croaking brood.
John GayMusic might tame and civilize wild beasts, but 'tis evident it never yet could tame and civilize musicians.
John Gay