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She wavers, she hesitates in one word — she is a woman.
Jean Racine
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Jean Racine
Age: 59 †
Born: 1639
Born: December 1
Died: 1699
Died: April 21
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Ferté-Milon (La)
Jean Baptiste Racine
Jean-Baptiste Racine
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He who ruleth the raging of the sea, knows also how to check the designs of the ungodly. I submit myself with reverence to His Holy Will. O Abner, I fear my God, and I fear none but Him.
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Small crimes always precede great ones. Never have we seen timid innocence pass suddenly to extreme licentiousness.
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He who bridles the fury of the billows knows also to put a stop to the secret plans of the wicked. Submitting with respect to His holy will, I fear God, and have no other fear.
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According as the man is, so must you humour him.
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There may be guilt when there is too much virtue.
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There are no secrets that time does not reveal.
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Felicity is in possession, happiness in anticipation.
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To save our imperiled honor everything must be sacrificed, even virtue.
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All is asleep: the army, the wind, and Neptune.
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And forever goodbye! Forever! Oh, Sir, can you imagine how dreadful this cruel word sounds when one loves?
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To repair the irreparable ravages of time.
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I loved you when you were unfaithful what would I have done if you were true?
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A single word often betrays a great design.
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On the throne, one has many worries and remorse is the one that weighs the least.
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