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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

“There are a set of malicious, prating, prudent gossips, both male and female, who murder characters to kill time; and will rob a young fellow of his good name before he has years to know the value of it.”

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Book:The works: With a biographical sketch

Source: The works: With a biographical sketch

“A tale of scandal is as fatal to the credit of a prudent lady as a fever is generally to those of the strongest constitutions. But there is a sort of puny, sickly reputation, that is always ailing, yet will wither the robuster characters of a hundred prudes.”

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“Believe that story false that ought not to be true.”

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“Many a wretch has rid on a hurdle who has done less mischief than utterers of forged tales, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation.”

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Book:The school for scandal: a comedy in five acts

Source: The school for scandal: a comedy in five acts

“No scandal about Queen Elizabeth, I hope?”

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“There never was a scandalous tale without some foundation.”

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Book:The school for scandal: a comedy in five acts

Source: The school for scandal: a comedy in five acts