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:
“Guess if you can and choose if you dare.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)