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
You know it is not in my interest to pay the principal; nor is it my principal to pay the interest.
The surest way to fail is not to determine to succeed.
A bumper of good liquor will end a contest quicker than justice, judge, or vicar.
Humanity always becomes a conqueror.
Soft pity never leaves the gentle breast where love has been received a welcome guest.
Those that vow the most are the least sincere.
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.
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!
I own the soft impeachment.
Be just before you are generous.