Molière Quote on Folly and Making the World Better

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French actor, director, and playwright. He is considered one of the greatest classical writers and elevated comedy to a stature potentially equal to tragedy.

This quote by Molière addresses the human irony of wanting to make the world a better place and invites reflection on goodness and reason.

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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known professionally as Molière, was a 17th-century French playwright, actor, and director. He is regarded as one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. His works, characterized by biting satire and keen observations of human nature, continue to be celebrated worldwide.

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