Quotes from Pierre Corneille

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

He who pardons easily invites offense.

The greater the effort, the greater the glory.

When obedience is so impious, Revolt is a necessity.

Reason and love are sworn enemies.

Brave men are brave from the very first.

Just vengeance does not call for punishment.

All evils are equal when they are extreme.

Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.

To conquer without danger is to conquer without glory.

Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.

A liar is always lavish of oaths.

To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster: Either condemn or crown your hatred.

It takes a good memory to keep up a lie.

He who punishes the vanquished fears not the victor.

By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them.

Clemency is the noblest trait Which can reveal a true monarch to the world.

Do your duty, and leave the rest to heaven.

Each instant of life is a step toward death.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift

A victory without danger is a triumph without glory.

A first impulse was never a crime.

Flee an enemy who knows your weakness.

Do your duty and leave the rest to the gods.