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John Gay Quotes

An open foe may prove a curse, but a pretended friend is worse.
John Gay

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Poet Quotes
Category:
English Poet Quotes
Date of Birth:
June 30, 1685
Date of Death:
December 4, 1732
Nationality:
English
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Quote Keywords: Curse, Foe, Friend, May, Open, Pretended, Prove, Worse Dictionary Links: Curse, Foe, Friend, May, Open, Pretended, Prove, Worse
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