Pierre Corneille (1606-1684)

Pierre Corneille was a French tragedian. He is generally considered one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Molière and Racine.

Quotes

When there is no peril in the fight there is no glory in the triumph.
To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

Risk
He who allows himself to be insulted, deserves to be.
When we conquer without danger our triumph is without glory.