After having won a sceptre, few are so generous as to disdain the pleasures of ruling. Pierre Corneille
Clemency is the noblest trait which can reveal a true monarch to the world. Pierre Corneille
He who allows me to rule is in fact my master. Pierre Corneille
Flee an enemy who knows your weakness. Pierre Corneille
Desire increases when fulfilment is postponed. Pierre Corneille
As great as kings may be, they are what we are: they can err like other men. Pierre Corneille
Self-love is the source of all our other loves. Pierre Corneille
They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always. Pierre Corneille
We never taste a perfect joy; our happiest successes are mixed with sadness. Pierre Corneille