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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

“Mr. Speaker. I said the honorable member was a liar it is true and I am sorry for it. The honorable member may place the punctuation where he pleases.”

May Said Humor Funny Please Members Sorry Liars Speakers Honorable Punctuation I Am Sorry Am Sorry

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“A man may think an untruth as well as speak one.”

Thinking Men Wells May Speak Untruth

Book:The Works of the Late ... Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Collected by Thomas Moore, Etc

Source: The Works of the Late ... Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Collected by Thomas Moore, Etc

“A man may surely be allowed to take a glass of wine by his own fireside.”

Men May Wine Glasses Clever Wine Glass

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“Steal! to be sure they may; and, egad, serve your best thoughts as gypsies do stolen children,-disfigure them to make 'em pass for their own.”

May Children Stealing Ems Stolen Gypsy Plagiarism

Book:The Works of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Collected by Thomas Moore ... A New Edition ... With a Biographical Sketch

Source: The Works of the Late Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Collected by Thomas Moore ... A New Edition ... With a Biographical Sketch

“An oyster may be crossed in love.”

Love May Oysters

Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan