Pierre CorneilleThinkers

Bullying is ignoble — we triumph without glory when we conquer without danger.

Danger is necessary to glory — we triumph without glory when we conquer without danger.

Duty is man's most important concern — Do your duty, and leave the rest to the gods.

The Example is often a deceptive mirror for that which so troubles our thoughts is not always found written in things past.

Example is often a mirror that deceives.

Generosity is the accompaniment of high birth ; pity and gratitude are its attendants.

The Gift is in the giving — the manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

Giving is more important than the gift — the manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

The Insult is justified by the reception — He who permits himself to be insulted deserves the insult.

A Liar is always lavish of oaths.

Love is a tyrant sparing none.