Dramatist · French · 1606 – 1684 · 80 quotes
The greater the effort, the greater the glory.
Pierre Corneille
Dramatist · French · 1606 – 1684
He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.
He who forgives readily only invites offense.
In recounting our woes, we often soothe them.
He who plays advisor is no longer ambassador.
Just vengeance does not call for punishment.
A good memory is needed after one has lied.
Guess, if you can, and choose, if you dare.
Do your duty and leave the rest to heaven.
Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.
I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.
How delicious is pleasure after torment!
Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power.
Peace is produced by war.
Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!
My sweetest hope is to lose hope.
Ambition aspires to descend.
I would not like a king who could obey.
One is often guilty by being too just.
It takes good memory to keep up a lie.
Flee an enemy who knows your weakness.
He who pardons easily invites offense.
A first impulse was never a crime.
A liar is always lavish of oaths.
I see, I know, I believe, I am undeceived.
