216 Quotes by Pierre Corneille

There are secret ties, there are sympathies, by the sweet relationship of which souls that are well matched attach themselves to each other, and are affected by I know not what, which cannot be explained

Those who easily forgive invite offenses.

Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.

Treachery is noble when aimed at tyranny.

He who pardons easily invites offense.

He who forgives readily only invites offense.

Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not.

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

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