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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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Everyone has a right to his own course of action.
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The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
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Rest assured that there is nothing which wounds the heart of a noble man more deeply than the thought his honour is assailed.
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Doubts are crueler than the worst of truths.
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Love is often the fruit of marriage.
A learned fool is a greater fool than an ignorant fool.
I prefer an accommodating vice to an obstinate virtue.
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People can be induced to swallow anything, provided it is sufficiently seasoned with praise.
It’s true Heaven forbids some pleasures, but a compromise can usually be found.
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Born in Paris, Molière was the son of a successful upholsterer and was expected to follow a career in law or his family's business. However, he abandoned this path to dedicate himself to the theatre, founding the Illustre Théâtre in 1643. After initial struggles and even imprisonment for debt, Molière's company gained prestige by touring France, before finally settling in Paris under the patronage of King Louis XIV. His most famous comedies include 'The Misanthrope', 'The Miser', 'Tartuffe', and 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'. Molière was known for his ability to accurately observe and portray human behavior, creating memorable characters and comical situations that still resonate with audiences today. His work had a profound impact on the development of theatre and comedy.