Alain Rene Le Sage
1668 - 1747
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Quotes
Biography
Alain-René Lesage was a French novelist and playwright known for his satirical works. He was born in 1668 in Sarzeau, France. Lesage achieved fame with his masterpiece 'The Devil upon Two Sticks' (1707), which became a classic of French literature. His most famous work is 'Gil Blas', a picaresque novel published in multiple volumes between 1715 and 1735.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
All the world knows me in my book, and my book in me.
2
One half of the world laughs at the other, and the other half seizes the first, and both stop their mouths.
3
The compliments of the great are ever suspected.
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The world is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face.
5
Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.