That politician tops his part,
Who readily can lie with art.

John Gay

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Topic

Politics and lies Politicians Politics

Author

John Gay

Source

The Squire and his Cur Fables (John Gay)

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1732 1730s 18th century

Occupation

Poet Playwright Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Gay, John. "The Squire and his Cur." Fables. London: John Knapton, Paul Knapton, and T. Cox, 1738, pt. 2, I. 27.

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Another quote from the 1730s

He that lieth down with Dogs, shall rise up with Fleas.

Poor Richard (Benjamin Franklin)

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Topic
Negative influences The company one keeps Influences Reputation Character

Author

Poor Richard (Benjamin Franklin)
Source
Poor Richard's Almanack
Medium
Almanac
Statement Type
Proverbs, aphorisms and adages Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1733 1730s 18th century
Era
Colonial America
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Franklin, Benjamin [published as Richard Saunders]. Poor Richard's Almanack. Philadelphia, 1733.

Current Citation

Franklin, Benjamin. "Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1733." Benjamin Franklin: Autobiography, Poor Richard, and Later Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.

Another quote about Politics

I agree with you, that in Politicks the Middle Way is none at all.

John Adams

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Topic
The political center Political ideology Politics

Author

John Adams
Source
Letters of John Adams
Medium
Letter
Language
English
Time
1776 1770s 18th century
Era
American Revolutionary Period
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Adams, John. Letter to Horatio Gates. 23 Mar. 1776.

Current Citation

“From John Adams to Horatio Gates, 23 March 1776,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Adams/06-04-02-0023.