Pierre Corneille quotes

Pierre Corneille was a French playwright and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 17th century. His tragedies and comedies, including the famous play "Le Cid," shaped the development of French classical theatre. He is remembered for his complex characters and mastery of dramatic tension. Here are 118 of his quotes:

When we conquer without danger our triumph is without glory. (Pierre Corneille)
Guess if you can, choose if you dare. View quote
Pierre Corneille
Do your duty, and leave the rest to heaven. View quote
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The greater the effort, the greater the glory. View quote
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Self-love is the source of all our other loves. View quote
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We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness. View quote
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Love is a tyrant sparing none. View quote
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True, I am young, but for souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years. View quote
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The subject of a good tragedy must not be realistic. View quote
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Flee an enemy who knows your weakness. View quote
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He who plays advisor is no longer ambassador. (Pierre Corneille)
As great as kings may be, they are what we are: they can err like other men. View quote
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To he who avenges a father, nothing is impossible. View quote
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The manner of giving is worth more than the gift. View quote
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Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world. View quote
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He who forgives readily only invites offense. View quote
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He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life. View quote
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Brave men are brave from the very first. View quote
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One half of my life has put the other half in the grave. View quote
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To die for one's country is such a worthy fate That all compete for so beautiful a death. View quote
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I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom. (Pierre Corneille)
One is often guilty by being too just. View quote
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A liar is always lavish of oaths. View quote
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It takes good memory to keep up a lie. View quote
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I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence Cannot imagine being under suspicion. View quote
Pierre Corneille

Pierre Corneille

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Occupation: French Dramatist
Born: June 6, 1606
Died: October 1, 1684
Quotes count: 118
Wikipedia: Pierre Corneille

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