It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one. Pierre Corneille More Quotes by Pierre Corneille More Quotes From Pierre Corneille Every brave man is a man of his word; to such base vices he cannot stoop, and shuns more than death the shame of lying. Pierre Corneille bravemenlying It matters more how one gives than what one gives Pierre Corneille mattergiving Guess if you can, choose if you dare. Pierre Corneille dareifs In relating our misfortunes, we often feel them lightened. Pierre Corneille misfortunesfeels I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor. Pierre Corneille consenti-canhonor To he who avenges a father, nothing is impossible Pierre Corneille nothing-is-impossibleimpossiblefather Flee an enemy who knows your weakness. Pierre Corneille weaknessknowsenemy After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling. Pierre Corneille rulingdisdainpleasure Omnipotence is bought with ceaseless fear. Pierre Corneille omnipotencepower To win without risk is to triumph without glory. Pierre Corneille strengthmotivationalinspirational Brave men are brave from the very first. Pierre Corneille braverymenfirsts He who pardons easily invites offense. Pierre Corneille pardonoffenseinvites How delicious is pleasure after torment! Pierre Corneille delicioustormentpleasure He who has resolved to conquer or die is seldom conquered; such noble despair perishes with difficulty. Pierre Corneille conquerdespairnoble In the service of Caesar, everything is legitimate. Pierre Corneille A monarch must sometimes rule even himself: he who wants everything must risk very little. Pierre Corneille riskpowerlittles Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world. Pierre Corneille monarchsclemencyworld All evils are equal when they are extreme. Pierre Corneille good-evilequalevil One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie Pierre Corneille good-memoriesmemorieslying One doesn't wish to see those to whom one owes so much. Pierre Corneille ingratitudegratitudewish
