The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them.First Petition, presented to the King, 1664
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Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, was a French playwright and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. He is best known for his satirical plays, including "Tartuffe," "The Misanthrope," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which critique social norms and human behavior. Molière's work has had a lasting influence on the development of modern theater and comedy.
1622–1673·lived 51 years
The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them.First Petition, presented to the King, 1664
Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.The Misanthrope, 1666
We die only once, and for such a long time.The Love-Tiff [Le Dépit Amoureux], Act 5, sc. 4, 1656 [tr. Van Laun, 1875]
That’s all 3 quotes by Moliere.