John Gay

The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess.

The coquets of both sexes are self-lovers, and that is a love no other whatever can dispossess.

Variety's the source of joy below,
From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow,
In books and love the read more

Variety's the source of joy below,
From whence still fresh-revolving pleasures flow,
In books and love the mind one end pursues,
And only change the expiring flames renews.

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

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

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.

Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.

Those who in quarrels interpose, Must often wipe a bloody nose.