Brander Matthews was an American writer and critic, renowned for his extensive contributions to theater and literature. Born on February 21, 1852, and passing away on March 31, 1929, Matthews was a professor at Columbia University, where he made significant contributions to the study and appreciation of theater and literature.
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Source: The principles of playmaking: and other discussions of the drama
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“Give a good deed the credit of a good motive; and give an evil deed the benefit of the doubt.”
“To be clear is the first duty of a writer; to charm and to please are graces to be acquired later.”