Quotes from authors born in 1697
He lives to build, not boast, a generous race; No tenth transmitter of a foolish face.
Richard Savage
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
Charles Macklin
I have generally found that persons who had studied painting least were the best judges of it.
William Hogarth
When anger rushes unrestrained to action, like a hot steed, it stumbles on its way. The man of thought strikes deepest and strikes safely.
Richard Savage
Good laws are the offspring of bad actions.
Charles Macklin
Stephen Rea 
Emeric Pressburger 
Eddie House 
Benny Hill 
Patrick Dempsey 
Richard Owen 
Joyce Kilmer 
Tony Hancock