Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had their day.

Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had th

Summary

This quote suggests that even the most powerful and impactful expressions or terms will eventually lose their relevance. It implies that curses or expressions of damnation, once seen as highly significant, will eventually become outdated and lose their effectiveness. The quote conveys the transient nature of language and the propensity for words to lose their power over time.

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By Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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