181 Quotes by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Had I a heart for falsehood framed, I ne’er could injure you.

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

I ne’er could any luster seeIn eyes that would not look on me.

I am compliance itself – when I am not thwarted; – no one more easily led – when I have my own way.

My hair has been in training some time.

I mean, the question actors most often get asked is how they can bear saying the same things over and over again, night after night, but God knows the answer to that is, don't we all anyway; might as well get paid for it.

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!

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.

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