Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

An unforgiving eye, and a damned disinheriting countenance!

An unforgiving eye, and a damned disinheriting countenance!

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is describing someone who is stern, harsh, and unsympathetic in their judgments. Their gaze and expression convey a lack of forgiveness and could potentially lead to severe consequences, such as disowning or rejecting others. It highlights the character's unsympathetic nature and emphasizes the severity of their condemnatory actions.

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By Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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