I know you lawyers can, with ease,
Twist words and meanings as you please;
That language, by your skill made pliant,
Will bend to favour ev'ry client.

John Gay

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Topic

Lawyers Rhetoric Language

Author

John Gay

Source

The Dog and the Fox Fables (John Gay)

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1738 1730s 18th century

Occupation

Poet Playwright Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Gay, John. "The Dog and the Fox." Fables. 1738, pt. 2, I. 1.

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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
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Era
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Authentication Score 2
Citation

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