Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at all seasons, madam: that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals.
About Pierre Beaumarchais
Pierre-Augustin Caron de BeaumarchaisbomaRSe]; 24 January 1732 – 18 May 1799) was a French polymath. At various times in his life, he was a watchmaker, inventor, playwright, musician, diplomat, spy, publisher, horticulturist, arms dealer, satirist, financier and revolutionary (both French and American).
More quotes from Pierre Beaumarchais
Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a great genius. You took the trouble to be born, but no more.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
Vilify, Vilify, some of it will always stick.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at all seasons, madam: that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
If a thing isn’t worth saying, you sing it.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
I quickly laugh at everything for fear of having to cry.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
As long as I don’t write about the government, religion, politics, and other institutions, I am free to print anything.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)
It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.
French playwright, diplomat and polymath (1732-1799)