Quote#Wisdom
While his off-heel, insidiously aside
Quote byRichard Brinsley Sheridan · 1751–1816
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Pizarro (first acted 24 May 1799), Prologue.
English (original)
While his off-heel, insidiously aside, Provokes the caper which he seems to chide.
— Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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