John Gay

John Gay (1685 - 1732 )

English poet

• "By outward show let's not be cheated;
  An ass should like an ass be treated."
  • Source: Fables

• "I hate the man who builds his name
  On ruins of another's fame."
  • Source: Fables

• "In beauty faults conspicuous grow;
  The smallest speck is seen on snow."
  • Source: Fables