341 Quotes by Molière

Esteem must be founded on preference: to hold everyone in high esteem is to esteem nothing.

The true touchstone of wit is the impromptu.

I recover my property wherever I find it.

He who follows his lessons tastes a profound peace, and looks upon everybody as a bunch of manure.

Isn't the greatest rule of all the rules simply to please?

The ancients, sir, are the ancients, and we are the people of today.

Frankly, it's good enough to lock up in a drawer.

I want to be distinguished from the rest; to tell the truth, a friend to all mankind is not a friend for me.

Show some mercy to this chair which has stretched out its arms to you for so long; please satisfy its desire to embrace you!