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Moliere
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Playwright📖
French playwright and actor (1622-1673)
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Born
January 15, 1622
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Died
February 17, 1673
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Birthplace
Paris
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Nationality
Kingdom of France
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Spouse(s)
Armande Béjart
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Children
Esprit-Madeleine Poquelin
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Other Occupations
Professional Background
playwrightstage actorpoetsatiristtheatrical director
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10 published
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"A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation."
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"As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt."
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"Books and marriage go ill together."
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"He who follows his lessons tastes a profound peace, and looks upon everybody as a bunch of manure."
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"It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love."
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"Love is often the fruit of marriage."
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"Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired."
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"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit."
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"There are pretenders to piety as well as to courage."
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"We die only once, and for such a long time."
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