John Tobin

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 wretch Whom't were gross flattery to name a coward.
 * The Honeymoon (1805), Act ii. Sc. 1.


 * She's adorned Amply that in her husband’s eye looks lovely,— The truest mirror that an honest wife Can see her beauty in.
 * The Honeymoon (1805), Act iii. Sc. 4.