Tale-bearers are as bad as the tale-makers. - Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Tale-bearers are as bad as the tale-makers.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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About Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Richard Brinsley Sheridan (30 October 1751 – 7 July 1816) was an Irish playwright and Whig statesman.

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Alternative Names: Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan

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Ah! Master Rowley, when an old bachelor marries a young wife, he deserves — no — the crime carries its punishment along with it.

Mrs. Bri. Psha! there is nothing in it: a moment, and it is over. Just. Ay, but it leaves a numbness behind that lasts a plaguy long time.

No caparisons, miss, if you please. Caparisons don't become a young woman.