Wine is like rain: when it falls on the mire it bu · John Gay

There are three species of creatures who when they

Wine is like rain: when it falls on the mire it but makes it the fouler, / But when it strikes the good soil wakes it to beauty and bloom.

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John Gay

1685-06-30 — 1732-12-04 · Barnstaple

John Gay (1685-1732) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his ballad opera, 'The Beggar's Opera', which became a landmark in British musical theatre. Gay was a member of London's literary circle, which included figures like Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift. His work is often characterized by a satirical tone and keen observation of the society of his time.