But money, wife, is the true Fuller's Earth for reputations, there is not a spot or a stain but what it can take out

But money, wife, is the true Fuller's Earth for reputations, there is not a spot or a stain but what it can take out

John Gay, the renowned English poet and playwright, was a keen observer of human nature and society. In his works, he often delved into the complexities of reputation and the role that money plays in shaping it. One of his most famous quotes, “But money, wife, is the true Fuller's Earth for reputations, there is not a spot or a stain but what it can take out,” encapsulates his astute understanding of the power dynamics at play in society.