“The crime and not the scaffold makes the shame.”
Quote by Pierre Corneille
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Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille, a French dramatist, was born on June 6, 1606, in Rouen, France, and died on October 1, 1684. He is one of the representatives of French classical drama and is known for his rigorous structure and profound themes. more
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