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Fairness1 quote
Be just before you're generous. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1777Gender relations1 quote
Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs. — Noel Coward · 1930Generosity1 quote
Be just before you're generous. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1777Gossip1 quote
Tale-bearers are as bad as the tale-makers. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1777Men and women1 quote
Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs. — Noel Coward · 1930Tact and discretion1 quote
Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775Talking too much1 quote
Never say more than is necessary. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan · 1775Women1 quote
Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs. — Noel Coward · 1930