That any gentleman should always keep In stern control this… - Molière

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That any gentleman should always keep
In stern control this writing itch we’re seized with; That he must hold in check the great impatience We feel to give the world these idle pastimes; For, through this eagerness to show our works, 'Tis likely we shall cut a foolish figure.

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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, more famous as Molière (15 January 1622 – 17 February 1673) was a French theatre writer, director and actor, one of the masters of comic satire.

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Alternative Names: Moliere • Jean-Baptiste Molière • Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molière • Jean-Baptiste Poquelin

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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

Contre la médisance il n'est point de rempart.

Je le soutiendrai devant tout le monde.

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