Racine

Famous quotes containing the word racine:

“Lacustrine man had never been assailed
By such long-rolling opulent cataracts,
Unless Racine or Bossuet held the like.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)

“To save our imperiled honor everything must be sacrificed, even virtue.”
—Jean Racine (1639–1699)

“Do not doubt it, he loves. Instructed by so many charms, his eyes have been trained in the use of tears.”
—Jean Racine (1639–1699)