222 Quotes by John Gay

Corruption's not for modern date; It hath been tried in ev'ry state

Learning by study must be won; 'Twas ne'er entail'd from son to son.

Employers are frustrated because there is so much paperwork and oftentimes you don't know if things are real or not.

Music might tame and civilize wild beasts, but 'tis evident it never yet could tame and civilize musicians.

I sipped each flower, / I changed ev'ry hour, / But here ev'ry flower is united.

Who hath not heard the rich complain Of surfeits, and corporeal pain? He barr'd from every use of wealth, Envies the ploughman's strength and health.

It would impose fines of up to $25,000 for paperwork violations. How many businesses could withstand one or two or three $25,000 fines for checking the wrong box?

Why is the hearse with scutcheons blazon'd round, And with the nodding plume of ostrich crown'd? No; the dead know it not, nor profit gain; It only serves to prove the living vain.

The word would quickly spread in Mexico and other countries that you don't need to risk your life in the desert anymore. All you have to do is follow the rules of the program.