Irish - Playwright | October 30, 1751 - July 7, 1816
Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.
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The number of those who undergo the fatigue of judging for themselves is very small indeed.
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To smile at the jest which plants a thorn in another's breast is to become a principal in the mischief.
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The surest way to fail is not to determine to succeed.
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Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had their day.
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Remember that when you meet your antagonist, to do everything in a mild agreeable manner. Let your courage be keen, but, at the same time, as polished as your sword.
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Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.
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For if there is anything to one's praise, it is foolish vanity to be gratified at it, and if it is abuse - why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned good-natured friend or another!
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There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature.
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The glorious uncertainty of the law was a thing well known and complained of, by all ignorant people, but all learned gentleman considered it as its greatest excellency.
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A bumper of good liquor will end a contest quicker than justice, judge, or vicar.
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