Pierre De Beaumarchais Quotes

A collection of quotes by Pierre De Beaumarchais.

Pierre De Beaumarchais (1732-1799) was a French playwright, watchmaker, musician, and spy. He is best known for his comedic plays "The Barber of Seville" and "The Marriage of Figaro," which later became famous operas by Rossini and Mozart. Beaumarchais played a vital role in France's secret service, gathering intelligence during the American Revolutionary War. He was also involved in various political and social activities, supporting the rights of authors and advocating for justice. His works and activities had a significant influence on French literature, theater, and society during the Enlightenment period.

Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough.

Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Love

Drinking, when we are not thirsty and making love all year r

Drinking, when we are not thirsty and making love all year round, madam; that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Animals

It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue a

It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Argument & Debate

Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a g

Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a great genius. You took the trouble to be born, but no more.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Greatness & Great Things

Vilify, Vilify, some of it will always stick.

Vilify, Vilify, some of it will always stick.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Gossip

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged t

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Laughter

I quickly laugh at everything for fear of having to cry.

I quickly laugh at everything for fear of having to cry.

Pierre De Beaumarchais

Laughter