Susannah Centlivre Quotes

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Nothing to be done without a bribe I find, in love as well as law.

Susannah Centlivre

The carping malice of the vulgar world; who think it a proof of sense to dislike every thing that is writ by Women.

Susannah Centlivre

For he or she, who drags the marriage chain,
And finds in spouse occasion to complain,
Should hide their frailties with a lover's care,
And let th'ill-judging world conclude 'em fair;
Better th'offence ne'er reach the offender's ear.
For they who sin with caution, whilst concealed,
Grow impudently careless, when revealed.

Susannah Centlivre

I always lov'd Precaution, and took care to avoid Dangers. But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be easie.

Susannah Centlivre

A Man that wants Money thinks none can be unhappy that has it...

Susannah Centlivre

Susannah Centlivre

Susannah Centlivre

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Born: 1667

Died: December 1, 1723 (aged 56)

Bio: Susanna Centlivre, born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century".

Known for:

A Bold Stroke for a Wife (1717)
The busy body
The basset-table (1705)
The wonder, a woman keeps a secret (1714)
The Busie Body (1709)

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