French - Dramatist | December 22, 1639 - April 21, 1699
My death, taking the light from my eyes, gives back to the day the purity which they soiled.
Jean Racine
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Thank the Gods! My misery exceeds all my hopes!
MiseryHopesGodsThank
Too much virtue can be criminal.
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Hell, covering all with its gloomy vapors, has cast shadows on even the holiest eyes.
EyesHellShadowsGloomyCastEven
The glory of my name increases my shame. Less known by mortals, I could better escape their eyes.
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