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:
“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)
“Have others fear you, and I will have no fear.”
—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)
“Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate!”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“He who pardons easily invites offense.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)