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:
“He who pardons easily invites offense.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I would tell you I love you, Sir, if I knew what it was to love.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Nerine: After such a disaster what do you have left?
Medea: Me, I tell you, me, and that’s enough.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)