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
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
Certainly nothing is unnatural that is not physically impossible. - Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Never say more than is necessary. - Richard Brinsley Sheridan