Who said “Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.”?

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John Gay. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceFables (1727)

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APA

Gay, J. (n.d.). Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14810-those-who-in-quarrels-interpose-must-often-wipe/

MLA

Gay, John. “Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14810-those-who-in-quarrels-interpose-must-often-wipe/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Gay, John. “Those who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14810-those-who-in-quarrels-interpose-must-often-wipe/.