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:
“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“She has too many virtues to not be Christian.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)