Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
All evils are equal when they are extreme. [Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.] — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
Good fortune leads one to the highest glory, But to renounce it calls for equal courage. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
Liberty may be of no more use Than stirring up the flame of civil wars; Then, by disorder fatal to the world,… — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
Such is the caprice of Romans... who reject kings in name but not in practice, and accept an Emperor mightier than a hundred kings. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster; either condemn or crown your hatred. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them. [Fr., A raconter ses maux souvent on les soulage.] — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image