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:
“How much must I overcome before I triumph?”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who pardons easily invites offense.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)