Common Quotes by Jean Racine

Too much virtue can be criminal.

— Jean Racine

Honor, without money, is a mere malady.

— Jean Racine

The part I remember best is the beginning.

— Jean Racine

A noble heart cannot suspect in others the pettiness and malice that it has never felt.

— Jean Racine

Justice in the extreme is often unjust.

— Jean Racine

I embrace my rival, but only to strangle him.

— Jean Racine

“Le nom d'amant peut-être offense son courage; Mais il en a les yeux, s'il n'en a le langage.”

— Jean Racine

The face of tyranny Is always mild at first.

— Jean Racine

My only hope lies in my despair.

— Jean Racine

When I'm carried away, isn't it clear that my heart contradicts my mouth?

— Jean Racine

Life is a comedy to those who think; a tragedy to those who feel.

— Jean Racine

If I could believe that this was said sincerely, I could put up with anything.

— Jean Racine