Who is Moliere

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɑ̃ batist pɔklɛ̃], [pɔkəlɛ̃]; 15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière (UK: , US: , French: [mɔljɛʁ]), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".Born into a prosperous family and having studied at the Collège de Clermont (now Lycée Louis-le-Grand), Moli�...
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Healthydispatch: "it is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." ― moliere
Skylerbertram1: "the most effective way of attacking vice is to expose it to public ridicule. people can put up with rebukes but they cannot bear being laughed at: they are prepared to be wicked but they dislike appearing ridiculous." ~ moliere
Organicpeoplepr: moliere french playwright, le misanthrope. (january 15, 1622- february 17, 1673.)
Krishnan1974: "the greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it" . - molière
Ieeemonaaaa: “love is a great master. it teaches us to be what we never were.” – moliere
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Where river and ocean meet in a great tempestuous
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