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Richard Brinsley Sheridan, born on October 30, 1751, and died on July 7, 1816, was an influential British playwright. Known for his witty comedies, Sheridan's works have had a profound impact on the development of English drama.

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Famous Richard Brinsley Sheridan Quotes

“If Parliament were to consider the sporting with reputation of as much importance as sporting on manors, and pass an act for the preservation of fame as well as game, there are many who would thank them for the bill.”

Ifs Wells Games Fame Importance Bills Reputation Preservation Parliament Slander

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“If the thought is slow to come, a glass of good wine encourages it; and when it does come, a glass of good wine rewards it.”

Ifs Doe Wine Rewards Glasses Good Wine

Book:Sheridaniana; or, anecdotes of the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan; his table talk, and bon mots

Source: Sheridaniana; or, anecdotes of the life of Richard Brinsley Sheridan; his table talk, and bon mots

“If it is abuse, - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned goodnatured friend or another!”

Ifs Friendship Abuse Clever

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“Nay, but Jack, such eyes! such eyes! so innocently wild! so bashfully irresolute! Not a glance but speaks and kindles some thought of love! Then, Jack, her cheeks! her cheeks, Jack! so deeply blushing at the insinuations of her tell-tale eyes! Then, Jack, her lips! O, Jack, lips smiling at their own discretion! and, if not smiling, more sweetly pouting - more lovely in sullenness! Then, Jack, her neck! O, Jack, Jack!”

Ifs Love Eye Speak Lips Lovely Tales Necks Cheeks Glances Infatuation Discretion Kindles Blushing Pouting

Book:The Works of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan: Complete in One Volume

Source: The Works of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan: Complete in One Volume

“If I reprehend anything in this world, it is the use of my oracular tongue, and a nice derangement of epitaphs!”

Ifs World Use Nice This World Tongue Rivals Epitaph

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“There is nothing on earth so easy as to forget, if a person chooses to set about it. I'm sure I have as much forgot your poor, dear uncle, as if he had never existed; and I thought it my duty to do so.”

Ifs Persons Earth Easy Forget Poor Duty Dear Uncles Widowhood

Book:The works: With a biographical sketch

Source: The works: With a biographical sketch