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George Farquhar (1678-1707)

Irish playwright

Necessity [is] the mother of invention.

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Twin Rivals

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

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Beaux Stratagem

There's a pleasure sure, in being mad,
Which none but mad-men know.

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Recruiting Officer

Since a woman must wear chains, I would have the pleasure of hearing 'em rattle a little.

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Beaux Stratagem

There are secrets in all families.

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Beaux Stratagem

Crimes, like virtues, are their own rewards.

GEORGE FARQUHAR, The Inconstant


RELATED LINKS

George Farquhar - a biography.

George Farquhar Poems - a collection of his poetry.

George Farquhar Bibliography - a bibliography, including list of critical resources.