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Dramatist

Maurice Baring, a renowned British dramatist, was born on April 27, 1874, and passed away on December 14, 1945. Baring is known for his unique dramatic style and his works have been well-received by audiences.

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Famous Maurice Baring Quotes

“I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.I've a pain in my head,I wish I was dead.In a coffin of lead-With the Wise and the Brave-I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.”

Pain Wish Wise Lays Brave Graves Coffins

Book:Orpheus in Mayfair: And Other Stories and Sketches

Source: Orpheus in Mayfair: And Other Stories and Sketches

“In Mozart and Salieri we see the contrast between the genius which does what it must and the talent which does what it can.”

Doe Talent Genius Contrast Salieri

Author:Maurice Baring

“If you would know what the Lord God thinks of money, you have only to look at those to whom he gives it.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Giving Looks Lord Lord God

Author:Maurice Baring

“Avoid contradicting in general, especially people you love.”

People Advice Contradicting

Author:Maurice Baring

“Whoever one is, and wherever one is, one is always in the wrong if one is rude.”

Ifs Manners Rude Good Manners Being Rude

Book:The Coat Without Seam

Source: The Coat Without Seam

“Memory is the greatest of artists, and effaces from your mind what is unnecessary.”

Mind Artist Memories Unnecessary

Author:Maurice Baring

“There is a vast difference between games and play. Play is played for fun, but games are deadly serious and you do not play them to enjoy yourself.”

Play Games Fun Enjoy Differences Serious Reincarnation Enjoy Yourself

Book:The Puppet Show Of Memory

Source: The Puppet Show Of Memory

“A good play is a play which when acted upon the boards make an audience interested and pleased. A play that fails in this is a bad play.”

Play Audience Failing Theatre Boards

Author:Maurice Baring

About the Author

Born: April 27, 1874
Died: December 14, 1945
Known for: Dramatist
Quotes: 8

Books & Sources

Orpheus in Mayfair: And Other Stories and SketchesRelated source material

The Coat Without SeamRelated source material

The Puppet Show Of MemoryRelated source material

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