Cyrano de Bergerac Professions : Dramatist Born : March 6, 1619 Died : July 28, 1655 Browse All Authors Top 23 quotes by Cyrano de Bergerac Even if a king defeats his enemy in battle, that still doesn't settle anything. There are other, less numerous armies of philosophers and scientists, and their contests determine the true triumph or defeat of nations. Cyrano de Bergerac army creative kings 'And for my part, Gentlemen,' said I, 'that I may put in for a share, and guess with the rest; not to amuse myself with those curious Notions wherewith you tickle and spur on slow-paced Time; I believe, that the Moon is a World like ours, to which this of ours serves likewise for a Moon.' Cyrano de Bergerac gentleman moon believe A pessimist is a man who tells the truth prematurely. Cyrano de Bergerac who man pessimist truth Similar Authors Brian Friel dramatist Antoine-Marin Lemierre dramatist Aphra Behn dramatist Arnold Wesker dramatist Armand Salacrou dramatist Antonio Hurtado de Mendoza dramatist All Authors