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The Rivals
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"The Rivals" Quotes

Two young lovers navigate the obstacles of a comedic and chaotic world in this classic play.

Quotes

There is nothing so unbecoming a woman as a settled, established melancholy.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

attitudewomanhood

I am the happiest creature in the world!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

happiness

I am sure I wish to be anything but a scourge to you.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

relationship

The headstrong girl now has been missing above six months.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

concern

The very pine-apple of politeness!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

compliment

If he has any obligations to me, I must have obligations to him.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

obligation

A circulating library in a town is as an evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

knowledgelibrary

You are a very great simpleton!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

insult

Fencing, dancing, and such active exercises, I warmly recommend.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

recommendation

He is the very pineapple of politeness!

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

compliment