Pierre Corneille argues that doing what’s right matters more than who you serve. He says people who let themselves be insulted deserve it, and that self‑love fuels all other loves. He also warns that half‑hearted revenge brings disaster, and that speaking of misfortunes can ease them.
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Pierre Corneille was a translator, best known for Imitation of Christ.
Quick Facts About Pierre Corneille
Born
June 6, 1606
Died
October 1, 1684
Profession
Translator
Notable works
Imitation of Christ
About Pierre Corneille
Pierre Corneille was a French playwright, counted among the three great 17th‑century French dramatists with Molière and Racine.
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![“The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen.” quote by Pierre Corneille](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/723/pierre-corneille-2033_citizens_the-universe-has-no-prince-or-king-that_2367139.jpg)
![“He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be so; and insolence, if unpunished, increases! [Lat., Qui se laisse outrager, merite qu'on l'outrage Et l'audace impunie enfle trop un courage.]” quote by Pierre Corneille](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/82d/pierre-corneille-2033_deserve_he-who-allows-himself-to-be-insulted-des_812858.jpg)
