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Though I never scruple a lie to serve my Master, it hurts one's conscience to be found out!
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Age: 64 †
Born: 1751
Born: October 30
Died: 1816
Died: July 7
Dramaturge
Librettist
Playwright
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Politician
Dublin city
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan
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