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Pierre Corneille

A first impulse was never a crime.

Pierre Corneille

A dagger balances upright on its point between two coins on a dark wooden surface. — Original artwork

To take revenge halfheartedly is to court disaster: Either condemn or crown your hatred.

Pierre Corneille

Life: 1606-1684
Occupations: playwright, poet, translator
Notable works: Le Cid

Facts: Wikidata (CC0), as of 2026-07-09

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