Pierre Corneille (6 June 1606 – 1 October 1684) was a French tragedian who was one of the three great seventeenth-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine. He has been called “the founder of French tragedy” and produced plays for nearly forty years.
Famous quotes by pierre corneille:
“Such subjects are the very strength of kings, and are thus above the law.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“She has too many virtues to not be Christian.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Guess if you can and choose if you dare.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)