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:
“Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“To die for one’s country is such a worthy fate that all compete for so beautiful a death.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Your virtue raises your glory above your crime.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Such subjects are the very strength of kings, and are thus above the law.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who fears not death fears not a threat.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)