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 'twere 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.