Pierre Corneille Quotes
Guess, if you can, and choose, if you dare.
Happiness seems made to be shared.
He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.
He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.
He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.
He who does not fear death cares naught for threats.
He who fears not death fears not a threat.
He who forgives readily only invites offense.
He who is hated by all can not expect to live long.
He who pardons easily invites offense.
He who plays advisor is no longer ambassador.
How delicious is pleasure after torment!
I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.
I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.
I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.
I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.
I see, I know, I believe, I am undeceived.
I would not like a king who could obey.
In recounting our woes, we often soothe them.
In the service of Caesar, everything is legitimate.
