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About Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille (June 6, 1606 – October 1, 1684) was a French tragedian who was one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Jean Racine. He has been called “the founder of French tragedy” and produced plays for nearly 40 years.
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“Et le combat cessa faute de combattants.”
“Qui fait le conseiller n'est plus ambassadeur.”
“Rome seule aujourd'hui peut résister à Rome.”
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Pierre Corneille on Confidence
“Danger breeds best on too much confidence.”
Pierre Corneille on Fear
“Who is all-powerful should fear everything.”
Pierre Corneille on Power
“Who is all-powerful should fear everything.”
Pierre Corneille on Grief
“One often calms one's grief by recounting it.”
About Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille (June 6, 1606 – October 1, 1684) was a French tragedian who was one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Jean Racine. He has been called “the founder of French tragedy” and produced plays for nearly 40 years.