Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Found 10 thoughts of Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

When you meet your antagonist, do everything in a mild and agreeable manner. Let your courage be as keen, but at the same time as polished, as your sword.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had their day.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

A bumper of good liquor will end a contest quicker than justice, judge, or vicar.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

To smile at the jest which plants a thorn in another's breast is to become a principal in the mischief.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Do thou snatch treasures from my lips, and I'll take kingdoms back from thine.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

When of a gossiping circle it was asked, "What are they doing?" The answer was, "Swapping lies."

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

He is indebted to his memory for his jests and to his imagination for his facts.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Humanity is composed but of two categories, the invalids and the nurses.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan