Richard Brinsley Sheridan Quotes - Page 3

It is not my interest to pay the principal, nor my principle to pay the interest.

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

A readiness to resent injuries is a virtue only in those who are slow to injure.

Wine does but draw forth a man's natural qualities.

We will not anticipate the past; so mind, young people,-our retrospection will be all to the future.

I ne'er could any lustre see In eyes that would not look on me; I ne'er saw nectar on a lip But where my own did hope to sip.

He is the very pineapple of politeness.

A bumper of good liquor Will end a contest quicker Than justice, judge or vicar.

Here 's to the maiden of bashful fifteen; Here 's to the widow of fifty; Here 's to the flaunting, extravagant queen, And here 's to the housewife that 's thrifty! Let the toast pass; Drink to the lass; I 'll warrant she 'll prove an excuse for the glass.

Certainly nothing is unnatural that is not physically impossible.

No scandal about Queen Elizabeth, I hope?

Modesty is a quality in a lover more praised by the women than liked.

I own the soft impeachment.

I'm called away by particular business - but I leave my character behind me

The quarrel is a very pretty quarrel as it stands - we should only spoil it by trying to explain it.

Death's a debt; his mandamus binds all alike- no bail, no demurrer.

The silver ore of pure charity is an expensive article in the catalogue of a man's good qualities.

I hate to see prudence clinging to the green suckers of youth; 'tis like ivy round a sapling, and spoils the growth of the tree.

Where they do agree on the stage, their unanimity is wonderful.

The throne we honour is the people's choice.

I would by no means wish a daughter of mine to be a progeny of learning.

There needs no small degree of address to gain the reputation of benevolence without incurring the expense.

Believe not each accusing tongue, As most weak persons do; But still believe that story wrong, Which ought not to be true!

There 's nothing like being used to a thing.

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