Noble Despair Quotes by Pierre Corneille

Sir, what does it matter whom I serve, so long as I am right?

— Pierre Corneille

He who allows himself to be insulted deserves to be.

— Pierre Corneille

Flee an enemy who knows your weakness.

— Pierre Corneille

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

To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster; either condemn or crown your hatred.

— Pierre Corneille

They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always.

— Pierre Corneille

By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them. [Fr., A raconter ses maux souvent on les soulage.]

— Pierre Corneille

Self-love is the source of all our other loves.

— Pierre Corneille

As our self-interests differ, so do our feelings.

— Pierre Corneille

I don't know how to defend myself: surprised innocence cannot imagine being under suspicion.

— Pierre Corneille

He who allows me to rule is in fact my master

— Pierre Corneille

All great virtues become great men.

— Pierre Corneille