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There's nothing people can't contrive to praise or condemn and find justification for doing so, according to their age and their inclinations.
Moliere
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Moliere
Age: 50 †
Born: 1622
Born: October 15
Died: 1673
Died: February 16
Dramaturge
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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Moliere
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