"It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do."
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Moliere
Playwright, Actor
Moliere was a 17th-century French playwright known for his sharp wit and keen observations of human nature, particularly in works like 'Tartuffe'.
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Moliere
Playwright, Actor
"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
Playwright, Actor
"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it."
Moliere
Playwright, Actor
"All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing."
Moliere
Playwright, Actor
"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit."
Moliere
Playwright, Actor
"Love is a great master. It teaches us to be what we never were."