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Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

(1732–1799) Musician

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Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was a musician.

Quick Facts About Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Born: January 24, 1732
Died: May 18, 1799
Profession: Musician

About Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

[Wikidata] French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732–1799)... | [Wikipedia] Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was a French playwright and diplomat of the Age of Enlightenment. Best known for his three Figaro plays, at various times in his life he was also a watchmaker, inventor, musician, spy, publisher, arms dealer, and revolutionary.

Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

“Only one thing to it: a strong stomach. The guts to gladhand a man you're going to stab in the back; pledge…

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Every day

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“ROSINE. What gives you the right? BARTHOLO. The oldest right in the world: the right of the strong.”

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Amorality

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“A great man is doing you enough good when he isn't doing you harm.”

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Great man

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“Nowadays what isn't worth saying is sung. ( Aujourd'hui ce qui ne vaut pas la peine d'être dit, on le chante. )”

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Singing

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“It's your world, but I make my way in it. At fifteen, no, I couldn't stand up to you. The age of…

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Beautiful woman

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“Il ne faut pas me dire deux fois les choses ; il ne faut pas me les dire deux fois.”

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Double

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