Jean Baptiste Racine Quotes

RACINE, Jean Baptiste Quotes

(1639-1699), French dramatist and poet

Crime
Small crimes always precede great ones. Never have we seen timid innocence pass suddenly to extreme licentiousness.

Distrust
The feeling of distrust is always the last which a great mind acquires.

God
He who bridles the fury of the billows, knows also to put a stop to the secret plans of the wicked.—Submitting to His holy will, I fear God; I have no other fear.

Wickedness
The happiness of the wicked passes away like a torrent.