Susannah Centlivre Quotes

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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

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

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

Susannah Centlivre

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

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

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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