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Pierre Corneille (June 6, 1606October 1, 1684) was a French tragedian tragedian who was one of the three great 17th Century French dramatists, along with Molire and Racine. He has been called the founder of French tragedy and produced plays for nearly 40 years. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your own bio in the forums. Explore books and films about Corneille, Pierre.
"Do your duty and leave the rest to heaven."
Corneille, Pierre on Duty
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"All evils are equal when they are extreme."
Corneille, Pierre on Evil
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"Force is legitimate where gentleness avails not."
Corneille, Pierre on Force
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"Those who easily forgive invite offenses."
Corneille, Pierre on Forgiveness
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"The manner of giving is worth more than the gift."
Corneille, Pierre on Giving
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"One often calms one's grief by recounting it."
Corneille, Pierre on Grief
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"Happiness seems made to be shared."
Corneille, Pierre on Happiness
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"I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace."
Corneille, Pierre on Honor
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"Love is a tyrant sparing none."
Corneille, Pierre on Love
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"We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness."
Corneille, Pierre on Perfection
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"It is the crime not the scaffold which is the disgrace."
Corneille, Pierre on Punishment
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"Just vengeance does not call for punishment."
Corneille, Pierre on Revenge
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"To win without risk is to triumph without glory."
Corneille, Pierre on Risk
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"A Victory without danger is a triumph without glory."
Corneille, Pierre on Victory
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"Danger breeds best on too much confidence."
Corneille, Pierre on Confidence
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