George Farquhar quotes

George Farquhar was an Irish dramatist, recognized for his lively and witty Restoration comedies. His plays, such as "The Recruiting Officer" and "The Beaux' Stratagem," are celebrated for their humor and social insight. He had a significant influence on English theatre and comedic writing. Here are 18 of his quotes:

Those who know the least obey the best. (George Farquhar)
Necessity, the mother of invention. View quote
George Farquhar
There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty. View quote
George Farquhar
Crimes, like virtues, are their own rewards. View quote
George Farquhar
Poetry's a mere drug, Sir. View quote
George Farquhar
I believe they talked of me, for they laughed consumedly. View quote
George Farquhar
I hate all that don't love me, and slight all that do. View quote
George Farquhar
Sir, you shall taste my Anno Domini. View quote
George Farquhar
Hanging and marriage, you know, go by destiny. View quote
George Farquhar
Money is the sinews of love, as of war. View quote
George Farquhar
When the blind lead the blind, no wonder they both fall into - matrimony. (George Farquhar)
Grant me some wild expressions, Heavens, or I shall burst. View quote
George Farquhar
Cos. Pray now, what may be that same bed of honour? Kite. Oh, a mighty large bed! bigger by half than the great bed at Ware: ten thousand people may lie in it together, and never feel one another. View quote
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T was for the good of my country that I should be abroad. View quote
George Farquhar
We are the men of intrinsic value, who can strike our fortunes out of ourselves, whose worth is independent of accidents in life, or revolutions in government: we have heads to get money, and hearts to spend it. View quote
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I have fed purely upon ale; I have eat my ale, drank my ale, and I always sleep upon ale. View quote
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Captain is a good travelling name and so I take it. View quote
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Charming women can true converts make, We love the precepts for the teacher's sake. View quote
George Farquhar

George Farquhar

Occupation: Irish Dramatist
Born: 1677
Died: April 29, 1707
Quotes count: 18
Wikipedia: George Farquhar

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