Quotation by Pierre Corneille

Oh! how many actions, how many fabulous exploits remain without glory in the midst of the night.
Pierre Corneille (1606–1684), French playwright. Don Diègue, in The Cid, act 4, sc. 3 (1637).

Don Diègue in despair at being too old to fight a duel.
Surprise me with a
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