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Pierre Corneille Quotes about Desire

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They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always.

They who overcome their desires once can overcome them always.

Pierre Corneille
Desire, Overcoming
"Titus and Berenice". Play by Pierre Corneille, act II, scene ii, 1670.

Desire increases when fulfillment is postponed.

Pierre Corneille
Desire, Increase, Fulfillment
"Polyeucte". Play by Pierre Corneille, act I, scene i, 1642.

The king, just and prudent, wants only those things which he can get.

Pierre Corneille
Kings, Power, Desire
"Nicomède". Play by Pierre Corneille, act I, scene ii, 1651.

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