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:
“As master of the universe, need he fear a master?”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who pardons easily invites offense.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Guess if you can and choose if you dare.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)