Pierre Corneille

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Biography : French dramatist.
Born: 1606 - Died: 1684
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
France

France

Pierre Corneille - Quotes

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.
Pierre Corneille - The Liar /

to give

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

For souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.
Pierre Corneille - Le Cid /

For souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of years.

Time is a great master; it regulates things well.
Pierre Corneille - Sertorius /

time

Learn to know yourself, and descend into yourself.
Pierre Corneille - Cinna /

oneself

Learn to know yourself, and descend into yourself.

In the happiness of others I seek my own.
Pierre Corneille - Le Cid /

Every man of courage is a man of his word.
Pierre Corneille /

courage

And the combat ceased, for want of combatants.
Pierre Corneille - Le Cid /

He who controls himself once can always control himself.
Pierre Corneille /

oneself

Every moment of life is a step towards death.
Pierre Corneille /

This dark light which falls from the stars.
Pierre Corneille - Le Cid /

To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.
Pierre Corneille - Le Cid /

danger