Clemency is the surest proof of a true monarch. Pierre Corneille More Quotes by Pierre Corneille More Quotes From Pierre Corneille Your arm is unvanquished, but not invincible. Pierre Corneille invincible arms victory Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth; pity and gratitude are its attendants. Pierre Corneille generosity gratitude birth Heaven often regulates effects by their causes, and pays the wicked what they have deserved. Pierre Corneille wicked pay heaven Among wellborn spirits courage does not depend on age. Pierre Corneille spirit age doe To myself alone do I owe my fame. Pierre Corneille fame Rome is no longer in Rome, it is here where I am. Pierre Corneille exile rome It is a law, of the gods which is never broken, to sell somewhat dearly the great benefits which they confer on us. Pierre Corneille benefits broken law The greater the risk, the sweeter the fruit. Pierre Corneille fruit greater risk It is only blood that can wash away such an outrage; die or kill. Pierre Corneille outrage revenge blood I love you much less than my God, but much more than myself. Pierre Corneille love-you love religion Here honor binds me, and I wish to satisfy it. Pierre Corneille honor wish Rome, if you do not wish me to betray you, make enemies that I can hate! Pierre Corneille rome betrayal hate I would not like a king who could obey. Pierre Corneille kings Each instant of life is a step toward death. Pierre Corneille steps inspire life Alas, I emerge from one disaster to fall into a worse. Pierre Corneille alas disaster fall When the patient loves his disease, how unwilling he is to allow a remedy to be applied. Pierre Corneille remedy patient disease Danger breeds best on too much confidence. Pierre Corneille confidence too-much danger Violence is just, where kindness is vain. Pierre Corneille vain violence kindness Ambition, having reached the summit, longs to descend. Pierre Corneille summit ambition Just vengeance does not call for punishment. Pierre Corneille punishment revenge doe
