It is an imprudence common to kings to listen to too much advice and to err in their choice. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get. — Pierre Corneille Copy Share Image
As great as kings may be, they are what we are: they can err like other men. — 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
He on whom heaven confers a sceptre knows not the weight till he bears it. — 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
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