Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

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He is indebted to his memory for his jests and to his imagination for his facts.
Humanity is composed but of two categories, the invalids and the nurses.
The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.
When delicate and feeling souls are separated, there is not a feature in the sky, not a movement of the elements, not an aspiration of the breeze, but hints some cause for a lover's apprehension.
When of a gossiping circle it was asked, "What are they doing?" The answer was, "Swapping lies."
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.

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