Quotes By Jean Racine
A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy.
Jean Racine
I have everything, yet have nothing; and although I possess nothing, still of nothing am I in want.
Jean Racine
The glory of my name increases my shame. Less known by mortals, I could better escape their eyes.
Jean Racine
Love is not a fire to be shut up in a soul. Everything betrays us: voice, silence, eyes; half-covered fires burn all the brighter.
Jean Racine
The principal rule of art is to please and to move. All the other rules were created to achieve this first one.
Jean Racine
I know the disposition of women: when you will, they won't; when you won't, they set their hearts upon you of their own inclination.
Jean Racine