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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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“He who is good at excuses is generally good for nothing else.”

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Book: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

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