Quotes by : Pierre Corneille

Self-love is the source of all our other loves.

To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.

I can be forced to live without happiness, but I will never consent to live without honor.

The fire which seems extinguished often slumbers beneath the ashes.

Each instant of life is a step toward death.

One often calms one's grief by recounting it.

We never enjoy perfect happiness our most fortunate successes are mingled with sadness some anxieties....

Among wellborn spirits courage does not depend on age.

The greater the effort, the greater the glory.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.