Quotes by George Farquhar

About George Farquhar:

George Farquhar is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707).
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Those who know the least obey the best.

George Farquhar

I have fed purely upon ale; I have eat my ale, drank my ale, and I always sleep upon ale.

George Farquhar

Crimes, like virtues, are their own rewards.

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.

George Farquhar

There is no scandal like rags, nor any crime so shameful as poverty.

George Farquhar

I believe they talked of me, for they laughed consumedly.

George Farquhar

Captain is a good travelling name and so I take it.

George Farquhar

Spare all I have, and take my life.

George Farquhar

Money is the sinews of love, as of war.

George Farquhar

Charming women can true converts make, We love the precepts for the teacher's sake.

George Farquhar

We love the precepts for the teacher's sake.

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.

George Farquhar

Poetry is a mere drug, Sir.

George Farquhar

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge Farquhar
  • DescriptionIrish dramatist
  • Born1678
  • DiedApril 29, 1707
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionPlaywright; Author