For style beyond the genius never dares.
PETRARCHDeath had his grudge against me, and he got up in the way, like an armed robber, with a pike in his hand.
More Petrarch Quotes
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There is no lighter burden, nor more agreeable, than a pen.
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Reality is always the foe of famous names.
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Do you suppose there is any living man so unreasonable that if he found himself stricken with a dangerous ailment he would not anxiously desire to regain the blessing of health?
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From thought to thought, from mountain peak to mountain. Love leads me on; for I can never still My trouble on the world’s well beaten ways.
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How difficult it is to save the bark of reputation from the rocks of ignorance.
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Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure.
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For virtue only finds eternal Fame.
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Love is the crowning grace of humanity.
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Nothing mortal is enduring, and there is nothing sweet which does not presently end in bitterness.
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It may be only glory that we seek here, but I persuade myself that, as long as we remain here, that is right. Another glory awaits us in heaven and he who reaches there will not wish even to think of earthly fame.
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Hope is incredible to the slave of grief.
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I saw the tracks of angels in the earth: the beauty of heaven walking by itself on the world.
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Who naught suspects is easily deceived.
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I freeze and burn, love is bitter and sweet, my sighs are tempests and my tears are floods, I am in ecstasy and agony, I am possessed by memories of her and I am in exile from myself.
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And tears are heard within the harp I touch.
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