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Pierre Corneille Quotes
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Type:
Dramatist Quotes
Category:
French Dramatist Quotes
Date of Birth:
June 6, 1606
Date of Death:
October 1, 1684
Nationality:
French
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Guess, if you can, and choose, if you dare.
Pierre Corneille

Happiness seems made to be shared.
Pierre Corneille

He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.
Pierre Corneille

He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.
Pierre Corneille

He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.
Pierre Corneille

He who does not fear death cares naught for threats.
Pierre Corneille

He who fears not death fears not a threat.
Pierre Corneille

He who forgives readily only invites offense.
Pierre Corneille

He who is hated by all can not expect to live long.
Pierre Corneille

He who pardons easily invites offense.
Pierre Corneille

He who plays advisor is no longer ambassador.
Pierre Corneille

How delicious is pleasure after torment!
Pierre Corneille

I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.
Pierre Corneille

I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.
Pierre Corneille

I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.
Pierre Corneille

I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.
Pierre Corneille

I see, I know, I believe, I am undeceived.
Pierre Corneille

I would not like a king who could obey.
Pierre Corneille

In recounting our woes, we often soothe them.
Pierre Corneille

In the service of Caesar, everything is legitimate.
Pierre Corneille

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