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Never say more than is necessary.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The Rivals · 1775

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Talking too much Tact and discretion

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Comedy (play)Comedy of manners Comedy

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Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley. The Rivals. Dover Publications, 1998, act 2, sc. 1.

Original citation

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley. The Rivals. Performed by Mary Bulkley and John Lee. 1775, Covent Garden Theatre, London, England, UK, act 2, sc. 1.

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