A service beyond all recompense
Weighs so heavy that it almost gives offense.

Un service au-dessus de toute recompense
A force d'obliger tient presque lieu d'offense.

Pierre Corneille

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Corneille, Pierre. Surena. 1674, act 3, sc. 2.

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A quote by Pierre Corneille about favors: “A service beyond all recompense Weighs so heavy that it almost gives offense.”

A quote by Pierre Corneille about favors: “A service beyond all recompense Weighs so heavy that it almost gives offense.”

A quote by Pierre Corneille about favors: “A service beyond all recompense Weighs so heavy that it almost gives offense.”