Pierre Corneille Quotes

To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

Pierre Corneille

The greater the effort, the greater the glory.

Pierre Corneille

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

Pierre Corneille

When obedience is so impious, Revolt is a necessity.

Pierre Corneille

Reason and love are sworn enemies.

Pierre Corneille

One often calms one's grief by recounting it.

Pierre Corneille

Brave men are brave from the very first.

Pierre Corneille

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

PIERRE CORNEILLE

Just vengeance does not call for punishment.

Pierre Corneille

All evils are equal when they are extreme.

Pierre Corneille

Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.

Pierre Corneille

Deceit is the game of petty spirits, and that is by nature a woman's quality.

Pierre Corneille

To conquer without danger is to conquer without glory.

Pierre Corneille

To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster; either condemn or crown your hatred.

Pierre Corneille

Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.

Pierre Corneille