Famous quote by Moliere

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"Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired"

- Moliere

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This quote is written / told by Moliere between January 15, 1622 and February 17, 1673. He was a famous Playwright from France. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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