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George Farquhar, born in Ireland in 1677, was an outstanding British dramatist. His works are known for their wit and sharp social insight, having a profound impact on the world of theater.

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Famous George Farquhar Quotes

“Tis a question whether adversity or prosperity makes the most poets.”

Poet Adversity Prosperity

Book:The twin-rivals: A comedy. : As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane: by her Majesty's servants

Source: The twin-rivals: A comedy. : As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane: by her Majesty's servants

“Like hungry guests, a sitting audience looks / Plays are like suppers; poets are the cooks / The founder's you; the table is this place / The carvers we; the prologue is the grace / Each act a course, each scene, a different dish.”

Looks Different Play Courses Audience Grace Poet Scene Sitting Tables Theatre Hungry Cooks Guests Founders Dishes Supper Prologue Carver

Book:Hit Or Miss! A Musical Farce in Two Acts

Source: Hit Or Miss! A Musical Farce in Two Acts