“All evils are equal when they are extreme. [Fr., Et tous maux sont pareils alors qu'ils sont extremes.]” EvilEqualExtremes Author:Pierre Corneille
“Be it only for a day, it is still a glory without equal to be master of the world just that day.” WorldStillsPowerMastersEqualGlory Author:Pierre Corneille
“The universe has no prince or king that it [Rome] would consider equal to its humblest citizen.” UniverseDemocracyKingsCitizensEqualRomeMonarchy Author:Pierre Corneille
“Good fortune leads one to the highest glory, But to renounce it calls for equal courage.” EqualHighestGloryFortuneGood FortuneRenounce Author:Pierre Corneille
“Liberty may be of no more use Than stirring up the flame of civil wars; Then, by disorder fatal to the world, One wants no king, the other wants no equal.” WorldWantMayWarUseLibertyKingsEqualFlamesCivil WarDisorderStirring Author:Pierre Corneille