Those who in quarrels interpose
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
John Gay (1685-1732) English poet and playwright
Fables, “The Mastiffs,” pt. 1, ll. 1-2 (1727)
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Borrowed (without attribution) by
Franklin (1740).
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 17-Jul-25
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