French - Dramatist | June 6, 1606 - October 1, 1684
One often calms one's grief by recounting it.
Pierre Corneille
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One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.
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When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the triumph.
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True, I am young, but for souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.
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The greater the effort, the greater the glory.
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He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.
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Guess, if you can, and choose, if you dare.
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Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.
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Severity is allowable where gentleness has no effect.
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We triumph without glory when we conquer without danger.
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Danger breeds best on too much confidence.
ConfidenceBestToo MuchDangerMuch
I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.
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