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:
“Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I would not like a king who could obey.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)