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:
“I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I am master of myself as of the universe, so I am; so I wish to be.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I believe everything to be just when a king ordains it.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Such subjects are the very strength of kings, and are thus above the law.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“One half of my life has put the other half in the grave.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)