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:
“The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“They were more than kings, now they are less than slaves.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who punishes the vanquished fears not the victor.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Tortures are to them what joys are to us.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“My generosity finally cedes to her hatred.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)