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As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
Moliere
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Moliere
Age: 50 †
Born: 1622
Born: October 15
Died: 1673
Died: February 16
Dramaturge
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Paris
France
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Moliere
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