"For if there is anything to one’s praise, it is foolish vanity to be gratified at it, and if it is abuse – why one is always sure to hear of it from one damned good-natured friend or another!"
- Richard Brinsley SheridanDuring the 18th century, Irish playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan was active. In addition to his incisive observations about society and human nature, he was well-known for his clever and humorous plays. One of his well-known quotes captures how people respond to compliments and criticism. Conside…