Quotes by Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

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

I would by no means wish a daughter of mine to be a progeny of learnin >>

That old man dies prematurely whose memory records no benefits conferr >>

Quotations about Critics and Criticism

Never make the mistake of assuming the critters will beat a path to yo >>

Give a critic an inch, he'll write a play. >>

Good critical writing is measured by the perception and evaluation of >>

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!

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley