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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

“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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Author:Richard Brinsley Sheridan

“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

“Tale-bearers are as bad as the tale-makers.”

Clever Tales Makers Slander

Book:Dramatic works

Source: Dramatic works

“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!”

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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

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

Foundation Tales Scandal Scandalous

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

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