Women govern us; let us render them perfect: the more they are enlightened, so much the more shall we be. On the cultivation of the mind of women depends the wisdom of men. It is by women that nature writes on the hearts of men.
Richard Brinsley SheridanDo thou snatch treasures from my lips, and I'll take kingdoms back from thine.
Richard Brinsley SheridanWhen of a gossiping circle it was asked, "What are they doing?" The answer was, "Swapping lies.
Richard Brinsley SheridanMy valour is certainly going! - it is sneaking off! - I feel it oozing out as it were at the palms of my hands!
Richard Brinsley Sheridan