216 Quotes by Pierre Corneille

It is a flame which sinks for lack of fuel.

It is only blood that can wash away such an outrage; die or kill.

When the patient loves his disease, how unwilling he is tallow a remedy to be applied.

When obedience is so impious, revolt is a necessity.

He should be envied Who when his strength is spent lays down his life. Old age reserves a melancholy fate For noble souls before their life is done.

Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.

Flee an enemy who knows your weakness.

The people you killed seem to be in excellent health.

Do your duty, and let the gods do the rest.