Pierre Beaumarchais Professions : Playwright Born : January 24, 1732 Died : May 18, 1799 Browse All Authors Top 27 quotes by Pierre Beaumarchais I make myself laugh at everything, so that I do not weep. Pierre Beaumarchais laughter laughing I would rather worry without need than live without heed. Pierre Beaumarchais heed worry needs Calumniate, calumniate; there will always be something which sticks. Pierre Beaumarchais calumny-is calumny sticks Drinking when we are not thirsty and making love at all seasons, madam: that is all there is to distinguish us from other animals. Pierre Beaumarchais animals us seasons love These days what's not worth saying gets set to music. Pierre Beaumarchais days worth saying music Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a great genius. You took the trouble to be born, but no more. Pierre Beaumarchais yourself great you believe I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep. Pierre Beaumarchais laugh everything being fear Similar Authors Alan Ayckbourn playwright Bonnie Greer playwright Annie Baker playwright August Wilson playwright August Strindberg playwright Athol Fugard playwright All Authors