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Quote by Molière on the Role of Comedy

„The duty of comedy is to correct men by amusing them.“

MolièreMolière emphasizes in this quote the importance of comedy to improve people through entertainment.
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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 describes the important role of comedy to improve people through amusement.


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Quote by Molière about the duty of comedy to correct people through amusement

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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