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John Tobin
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John Tobin (January 28, 1770 – December 7, 1804) was a British playwright, who was for most of his life unsuccessful, but in the year of his death made a hit with The Honey Moon.
Quotes
The man that lays his hand upon a woman,Save in the way of kindness, is a wretchWhom 'twere gross flattery to name a coward.
The Honeymoon (1805), Act ii. Sc. 1.
She's adornedAmply that in her husband’s eye looks lovely,—The truest mirror that an honest wifeCan see her beauty in.
The Honeymoon (1805), Act iii. Sc. 4.
External links
Category:Playwrights from England
Category:1804 deaths