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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Age: 64 †
Born: 1751
Born: October 30
Died: 1816
Died: July 7
Dramaturge
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Dublin city
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan
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Mr. Speaker. I said the honorable member was a liar it is true and I am sorry for it. The honorable member may place the punctuation where he pleases.
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Soft pity never leaves the gentle breast where love has been received a welcome guest.
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A progeny of learning.
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As there are three of us come on purpose for the game, you won't be so cantankerous as to spoil the party by sitting out.
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Believe that story false that ought not to be true.
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