Great errors seldom originate but with men of great minds.
PETRARCHGreat errors seldom originate but with men of great minds.
PETRARCHLove is the crowning grace of humanity, the holiest right of the soul, the golden link which binds us to duty and truth, the redeeming principle that chiefly reconciles the heart to life, and is prophetic of eternal good.
PETRARCHThe aged love what is practical while impetuous youth longs only for what is dazzling.
PETRARCHLove is the crowning grace of humanity.
PETRARCHI rejoiced in my progress, mourned my weaknesses, and commiserated the universal instability of human conduct.
PETRARCHGo, grieving rimes of mine, to that hard stone Whereunder lies my darling, lies my dear, And cry to her to speak from heaven’s sphere.
PETRARCHRarely do great beauty and great virtue dwell together.
PETRARCHWhere are the numerous constructions erected by Agrippa, of which only the Pantheon remains? Where are the splendorous palaces of the emperors?
PETRARCHThe end of doubt is the beginning of repose.
PETRARCHIt 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.
PETRARCHContinued work and application form my soul’s nourishment. So soon as I commenced to rest and relax I should cease to live.
PETRARCHWanting is not enough, long and you attain it.
PETRARCHFive enemies of peace inhabit with us – avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride; if these were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.
PETRARCHFor death betimes is comfort, not dismay, and who can rightly die needs no delay.
PETRARCHWho over-refines his argument brings himself to grief
PETRARCHPerhaps out there, somewhere, someone is sighing for your absence; and with this thought, my soul begins to breathe.
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