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:
“When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“As for our gods, we have a few too many to be true.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.”
—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)
“My sweetest hope is to lose hope.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)