Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridanwas an Irish satirist; a playwright and poet, and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. He is known for his plays such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, The Duenna and A Trip to Scarborough. For thirty-two years he was also a Whig MP in the British House of Commons for Stafford, Westminsterand Ilchester. He is buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the canon, and...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth30 October 1751
CountryIreland
Richard Brinsley Sheridan quotes about
Prudence, like experience, must be paid for.
A readiness to resent injuries is a virtue only in those who are slow to injure.
There is no trusting appearances.
If I reprehend anything in this world, it is the use of my oracular tongue, and a nice derangement of epitaphs!
There never was a scandalous tale without some foundation.
I own the soft impeachment.
If the thought is slow to come, a glass of good wine encourages it; and when it does come, a glass of good wine rewards it.
Many a wretch has rid on a hurdle who has done less mischief than utterers of forged tales, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation.
If it is abuse, - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned goodnatured friend or another!
Be just before you are generous.
Self confidence is the ground stone of success
A circulating library in a town is as an evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge.
Humanity is composed but of two categories, the invalids and the nurses
A progeny of learning.