John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3834 John Gay 1685-1732 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3834 |
| AUTHOR: | John Gay (1685–1732) |
| QUOTATION: | Those who in quarrels interpose Must often wipe a bloody nose. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Fables. Part i. The Mastiffs. |