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 believe everything to be just when a king ordains it.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The worst of all States is the democratic State.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“... that darkling brightness which falls from the stars.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“To vanquish without peril is to triumph without glory.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)