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title: "2 Denis Fonvizin Quotes - Famous Playwright (Luchshie P'esy. Nedorosl'. Brigadir)"
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# Denis Fonvizin

(1745–1792)   Playwright   Russian Empire

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Denis Fonvizin was a playwright from the Russian Empire, best known for *Luchshie P'esy. Nedorosl'. Brigadir*.

## Quick Facts About Denis Fonvizin

Born April 14, 1745

Died December 12, 1792

Nationality Russian Empire

Profession Playwright

Notable works Luchshie P'esy. Nedorosl'. Brigadir

Known for The Minor

## About Denis Fonvizin

Denis Ivanovich Fonvizin was a Russian playwright during the Age of Enlightenment. He was one of the founders of literary comedy in Russia. His main works are two satirical comedies—including The Minor, which mocks contemporary Russian gentry—which are still staged today.

##  Quotes by Denis Fonvizin

> [A fool is very dangerous when in power.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/denis-fonvizin/a-fool-is-very-dangerous-when-in-power/)

[Denis Fonvizin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/denis-fonvizin/)

[Dangerous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dangerous/)

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> [It is far more honest to be undeservedly ignored than to be honoured without merit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/denis-fonvizin/it-is-far-more-honest-to-be-undeservedly-ignored-than-to-be-honoured/)

[Denis Fonvizin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/denis-fonvizin/)

[Democracy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/democracy/)

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