Why not add this to your bookmarks?
Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company. 
Gay, John
This quote is tagged Gambling ·
Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation.
Chat about this quote in the Village Inn
Share corrections or notes in the village Library
A little bit about Gay, John
John Gay (30 June 1685 - 4 December 1732) was an English poet and dramatist. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera (1728), set to music by Johann Christoph Pepusch. The characters, including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum, became household names. · Can we improve this biography? Post your version
More on the Author
These people bookmarked this quote:
- Nobody has bookmarked this quote yet.
More on the author
This quote around the web
Loading...
More on this author
Quote added by staff