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:
“She has too many virtues to not be Christian.”
—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)
“I would tell you I love you, Sir, if I knew what it was to love.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)
“The Throne raises the majesty of kings above scorn and above laws.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)