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

~Pierre Corneille

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My sweetest hope is to lose hope.

~Pierre Corneille

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I would not like a king who could obey.

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

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It is a crime against the State to be powerful enough to commit one.

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Oh, how sweet it is to pity the fate of an enemy who can no longer threaten us!

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

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Reason and love are sworn enemies.

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After having won a scepter, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling.

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

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Dramatist

Born: June 6th, 1606

Died: October 1st, 1684

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