John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3830 John Gay 1685-1732 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3830 |
| AUTHOR: | John Gay (1685–1732) |
| QUOTATION: | Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Fables. Part i. The Painter who pleased Nobody and Everybody. |