Pierre Corneille Quotes

He has served me too well;
By increasing my power he has stolen it away:
He is now my subject only so long as he pleases.
He who allows me to rule is in fact my master.

He who is insulted has a right to be outraged, as unpunished audacity only increases!

Rome seule aujourd'hui peut résister à Rome.

Nous donnons bien souvent de divers noms aux choses : / Des épines pour moi, vous les nommez des roses

Death was to be my glory, but destiny has refused it.

Un véritable roi n'est ni mari ni père;
Il regarde son trône, et rien de plus.

Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal
To be master of the world just that day.

They were more than kings, now they are less than slaves.

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

La moitié de ma vie a mis l’autre au tombeau.

Dans le bonheur d'autrui je cherche mon bonheur

Qui fait le conseiller n'est plus ambassadeur.

De pareils serviteurs sont les forces des rois,
Et de pareils aussi sont au-dessus des lois.

E-adevărat, sunt tânăr, dar pentru un suflet mare, valoarea nu aşteaptă că vârsta s-o măsoare.

Fuyez un ennemi qui sait votre défaut.