Samuel Foote was an English dramatist known for his satirical plays. Born on January 27, 1720, he was a prominent figure in the Restoration comedy era. Foote's work often criticized social norms and political figures, making him a controversial yet influential playwright.
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“One who preserves all the exterior decencies of ignorance.”
“For as the old saying is, When house and land are gone and spent Then learning is most excellent.”
Source: The Dramatic Works: Of Samuel Foote, Esq. To which is Prefixed a Life of the Author. In Two Volumes. ...
“Death and the dice level all distinctions.”
Source: The Minor: A Comedy. Written by Mr. Foote. As it is Now Acting at the New Theatre in the Hay-Market. ...
Source: The works of Samuel Foote, esq. ...
“He who is good at excuses is generally good for nothing else.”
Source: Memoirs of Samuel Foote, Esq: With a Collection of His Genuine Bon-mots, Anecdotes, Opinions, &c., Mostly Original, and Three of His Dramatic Pieces Not Published in His Works : in Two Volumes