Quote by Pierre Corneille Download Open image “I would not like a king who could obey.” — Pierre Corneille ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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As king, your desires must be stronger than any other. You must be more magnificent, more easily angered than everyone else! He should be… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It is no bad thing to be a king-to see one's house enriched and one's authority enhanced. — Homer Copy Share Image
Why call yourself a King when you don't have the Freedom to do anything! — Anonymous 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