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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:

I owe my fame only to myself. (Pierre Corneille)
One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie. View quote
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Just vengeance does not call for punishment. View quote
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He who is hated by all can not expect to live long. View quote
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Alas, I emerge from one disaster to fall into a worse. View quote
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I see, I know, I believe, I am undeceived. View quote
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Oh, how sweet it is to pity the fate of an enemy who can no longer threaten us! View quote
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He who allows me to rule is in fact my master. View quote
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Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy! View quote
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The crime and not the scaffold makes the shame. View quote
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In recounting our woes, we often soothe them. (Pierre Corneille)
This dark brightness that falls from the stars. View quote
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Severity is allowable where gentleness has no effect. View quote
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One often calms one's grief by recounting it. View quote
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We triumph without glory when we conquer without danger. View quote
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How delicious is pleasure after torment! View quote
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It matters more how one gives than what one gives. View quote
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Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my absolute power. View quote
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I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace. View quote
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Danger breeds best on too much confidence. View quote
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Peace is produced by war. (Pierre Corneille)
A good memory is needed after one has lied. View quote
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Those who easily forgive invite offenses. View quote
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Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not. View quote
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Deceit is the game of petty spirits, and that is by nature a woman's quality. View quote
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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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