216 Quotes by Pierre Corneille

One doesn't wish to see those to whom one owes so much.

Do your duty, and leave the outcome to the Gods.

A monarch must sometimes rule even himself: he who wants everything must risk very little.

And the battle ended through lack of combatants.

The worst of all States is the democratic State.

A service beyond all recompense - Weighs so heavy that it almost gives offense

It is the gift of heaven and not of reason.

By speaking of our misfortunes we often relieve them.

How sweet to die after one's enemies.