Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; and now I know it

Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; and now I know it

John Gay, the renowned English poet and playwright, is perhaps best known for his satirical works that often critiqued the society and politics of his time. One of his most famous quotes, "Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; and now I know it," perfectly encapsulates his cynical view of the world.