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
When delicate and feeling souls are separated, there is not a feature in the sky, not a movement of the elements, not an aspiration of the breeze, but hints some cause for a lover's apprehension.
There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature - the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick.
Soft pity never leaves the gentle breast where love has been received a welcome guest.
Whena scandalousstory isbelieved againstone, thereis certainly no comfort like the conscience of having deserved it.
The throne we honour is the people's choice.
Those that vow the most are the least sincere.
I would by no means wish a daughter of mine to be a progeny of learning.
Wit loses its point when dipped in malice.
For in religion as in friendship, they who profess most are ever the least sincere.
I had rather follow you to your grave than see you owe your life to any but a regular-bred physician.
Here 's to the maiden of bashful fifteen; Here 's to the widow of fifty; Here 's to the flaunting, extravagant queen, And here 's to the housewife that 's thrifty! Let the toast pass; Drink to the lass; I 'll warrant she 'll prove an excuse for the glass.
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.