My claims were justified in all men's sight; I put my trust in equity and right; Yet, to my horror and the world's disgrace, Justice is mocked, and I… - Molière

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My claims were justified in all men's sight; I put my trust in equity and right; Yet, to my horror and the world's disgrace, Justice is mocked, and I have lost my case! A scoundrel whose dishonesty is notorious Emerges from another lie victorious!

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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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Géronte
Monsieur, c'est là sa maladie. Elle est devenue muette, sans que jusques ici on en ait pu savoir la cause : et c'est un accident qui a fait reculer son mariage.
Sganarelle
Et pourquoi ?
Géronte
Celui qu'elle doit épouser veut attendre sa guérison pour conclure les choses.
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Et qui est ce sot-là, qui ne veut pas que sa femme soit muette ? Plût à Dieu que la mienne eût cette maladie ! je me garderais bien de la vouloir guérir.

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