John Gay Quote

I don't enquire after your Affairs— —so whatever happens, I wash my hands on't—— It hath always been my Maxim, that one Friend should assist another— —But if you please——I'll take one of the Scarfs home with me. 'Tis always good to have something in Hand.


Trapes, Act III, sc. vi. - The Beggar's Opera (1728)


I don't enquire after your Affairs— —so whatever happens, I wash my hands on't—— It hath always been my Maxim, that one Friend should assist...

I don't enquire after your Affairs— —so whatever happens, I wash my hands on't—— It hath always been my Maxim, that one Friend should assist...

I don't enquire after your Affairs— —so whatever happens, I wash my hands on't—— It hath always been my Maxim, that one Friend should assist...

I don't enquire after your Affairs— —so whatever happens, I wash my hands on't—— It hath always been my Maxim, that one Friend should assist...