We are easily duped by those we love.
MOLIEREWe are easily duped by those we love.
MOLIEREBetrayed 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.
MOLIEREBirth means nothing where there is no virtue.
MOLIERETo find yourself jilted is a blow to your pride. Do your best to forget it and if you don’t succeed, at least pretend to.
MOLIEREYou are a fool in four letters, my son.
MOLIEREThe envious will die, but envy never.
MOLIEREAs the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
MOLIEREWe always speak well when we manage to be understood.
MOLIEREYou only die once, but you will be dead for a very long time.
MOLIEREOne easily bears moral reproof, but never mockery.
MOLIEREThe road is a long one from the projection of a thing to its accomplishment.
MOLIEREIt is fine for a woman to know a lot; but I don’t want her to have this shocking desire to be learned for learnedness sake. When I ask a woman a question, I like her to pretend to ignore what she really knows.
MOLIEREOur minds need relaxation, and give way unless we mix with work a little play.
MOLIEREThe ancients, sir, are the ancients, and we are the people of today.
MOLIEREMen often marry in hasty recklessness and repent afterward all their lives.
MOLIEREIf everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless.
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