Thomas Holcroft

(1745–1809) Playwright

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Thomas Holcroft was a playwright.

Quick Facts About Thomas Holcroft

Born: December 10, 1745
Died: March 23, 1809
Profession: Playwright

About Thomas Holcroft

Thomas Holcroft was an English dramatist, miscellanist, poet, novelist and translator. He was sympathetic to the early ideas of the French Revolution and helped Thomas Paine to publish the first part of The Rights of Man.

Quotes by Thomas Holcroft

Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us.

Thomas Holcroft

Attitude

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To prevent inquiry is amongst the worst of evils.

Thomas Holcroft

Evil

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The past is only a guidepost... not a hitching post.

Thomas Holcroft

Past

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Love and a red rose can't be hid.

Thomas Holcroft

Flowers

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Be patient, my soul: thou hath suffered worse than this.

Thomas Holcroft

Be patient

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