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:
“He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“I am Roman, alas, because Horace is Roman.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Sir, what does it matter whom I serve, so long as I am right?”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)