He who does not fear death cares naught for threats.

Quote by Pierre Corneille

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It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

It matters more how one gives than what one gives.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.

True, I am young, but for souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of...

True, I am young, but for souls nobly born valor doesn't await the passing of...

The man is all class - unfortunately third

The man is all class - unfortunately third

Reason and love are sworn enemies.

Reason and love are sworn enemies.

To he who avenges a father, nothing is impossible.

To he who avenges a father, nothing is impossible.

Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!

Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy!

Brave men are brave from the very first.

Brave men are brave from the very first.

Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my...

Master of the universe but not of myself, I am the only rebel against my...

This dark brightness that falls from the stars.

This dark brightness that falls from the stars.

I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.

I have deserved neither so much honor or so much disgrace.

Oh, how sweet it is to pity the fate of an enemy who can no...

Oh, how sweet it is to pity the fate of an enemy who can no...

We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.

We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness.

How delicious is pleasure after torment!

How delicious is pleasure after torment!

I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.

I agree to, or rather aspire to, my doom.

The subject of a good tragedy must not be realistic.

The subject of a good tragedy must not be realistic.

A good memory is needed after one has lied.

A good memory is needed after one has lied.

My reason, it's true, controls my feelings, but whatever its authority, it doesn't rule them...

My reason, it's true, controls my feelings, but whatever its authority, it doesn't rule them...

Ambition aspires to descend.

Ambition aspires to descend.

One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.

One ought to have a good memory when he has told a lie.