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They would have everybody be as blind as themselves: to them, to be clear-sighted is libertinism.

Moliere

Although I am a pious man, I am not the less a man.
MOLIERE

Man Myself
I want to be distinguished from the rest; to tell the truth, a friend to all mankind is not a friend for me.
MOLIERE

Friendship Man Myself Truth
Music and dance are all you need.
MOLIERE

Dance Music Need
The more powerful the obstacle, the more glory we have in overcoming it; and the difficulties with which we are met are the maids of honor which set off virtue.
MOLIERE

Difficult Obstacle Powerful Virtue
We always speak well when we manage to be understood.
MOLIERE

Manage Talk Understand
True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.
MOLIERE

Compromise Heaven Pleasure True
Solitude terrifies the soul at twenty.
MOLIERE

Age Solitude Soul
There is nothing so necessary for men as dancing.
MOLIERE

Dance Man Necessary
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.
MOLIERE

Best Insult Man Patience Reply Wisdom
Dom Juan believes neither in Heaven, nor the saints, nor God, nor the Werewolf.
MOLIERE

Believe God Heaven
Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.
MOLIERE

Human Live Love Powerful
The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.
MOLIERE

Glory Greatness Hard Time Inspirational Obstacle
Doubts are more cruel than the worst of truths. It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do. A lover whose passion is extreme loves even the faults of the beloved.
MOLIERE

Cruelty Doubt Mistake Passion Truth Worst
No one is safe from slander. The best way is to pay no attention to it, but live in innocence and let the world talk.
MOLIERE

Attention Best Innocence Live Pay Safety Talk Way World
In society one needs a flexible virtue; too much goodness can be blamable.
MOLIERE

Blame Goodness Need Society Virtue
Words and deeds are far from being one. Much that is talked about is left undone.
MOLIERE

Oneself Talk Word

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