To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely, since in passing judgment almost every one is influenced not so much by truth as by preference, and good and evil report alike know no bounds.
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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A good death does honour to a whole life.
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How fortune brings to earth the over-sure!
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Who over-refines his argument brings himself to grief.
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Alack our life, so beautiful to see, With how much ease life losest, in a day, What many years with pain and toil amassed!
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To be able to say how much love, is love but little.
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Who naught suspects is easily deceived.
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I rejoiced in my progress, mourned my weaknesses, and commiserated the universal instability of human conduct.
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Books can warm the heart with friendly words and counsel, entering into a close relationship with us which is articulate and alive.
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What name to call thee by, O virgin fair, I know not, for thy looks are not of earth And more than mortal seems thy countenances.
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And tears are heard within the harp I touch.
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Where you are is of no moment, but only what you are doing there. It is not the place that ennobles you, but you the place, and this only by doing that which is great and noble.
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Five enemies of peace inhabit with us – avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride; if these were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.
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Hitherto your eyes have been darkened and you have looked too much, yes, far too much, upon the things of earth. If these so much delight you what shall be your rapture when you lift your gaze to things eternal!
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He loves but lightly who his love can tell.
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Who over-refines his argument brings himself to grief
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