Molière quotes - page 2

Of all follies there is none greater than wanting to make the world a better place. (Molière)
There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket. View quote
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The world, dear Agnes, is a strange affair. View quote
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Those whose conduct gives room for talk Are always the first to attack their neighbors. View quote
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A woman always has her revenge ready. View quote
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Cover that bosom that I must not see: Souls are wounded by such things. View quote
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Although I am a pious man, I am not the less a man. View quote
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To create a public scandal is what's wicked; To sin in private is not a sin. View quote
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He makes his cook his merit, And the world visits his dinners and not him. View quote
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The true Amphitryon Is the Amphitryon who gives dinner. View quote
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I will maintain it before the whole world. (Molière)
You are a fool in three letters, my son. View quote
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Without knowledge, life is no more than the shadow of death. View quote
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You are my peace, my solace, my salvation. View quote
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unbroken happiness is a bore: it should have ups and downs. View quote
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I prefer an accommodating vice To an obstinate virtue. View quote
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Malicious men may die, but malice never. View quote
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There is no rampart that will hold out against malice. View quote
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He's a wonderful talker, who has the art Of telling you nothing in a great harangue. View quote
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My fair one, let us swear An eternal friendship. View quote
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She is laughing up her sleeve at you, my brother. (Molière)
My lord Jupiter knows how to sugarcoat the pill. View quote
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Man, I can assure you, is a nasty creature. View quote
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Betrayed and wronged in everything, I'll flee this bitter world where vice is king, And seek some spot unpeopled and apart Where I'll be free to have an honest heart. View quote
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Beauty without intelligence is like a hook without bait. View quote
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Molière

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Occupation: French Playwright
Born: January 15, 1622
Died: February 17, 1673
Quotes count: 120
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