Alessandro Piccolomini Quotes

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He who loves trusts the loved one unreservedly, and in all things.

Alessandro Piccolomini

We cannot learn our lessons at our companion's expense

Alessandro Piccolomini

Gold is the thing that dazzles the women's eyes.

Alessandro Piccolomini

I always used to think that the falling in love of a young man gave a savor to all his virtues, and that, even if he were a perfect sink of iniquity, Love would suffice in an instant to raise him to the stars.

Alessandro Piccolomini

There are few servants to be found who cannot be corrupted with money.

Alessandro Piccolomini

Seize we the sweets of life whenever we may,
E'en though some bitter taste therein we find,
For ne'er on earth can man know perfect joy.

Alessandro Piccolomini

The world grows older and grows worse from generation to generation.

Alessandro Piccolomini

Alessandro Piccolomini

Alessandro Piccolomini

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Born: June 13, 1508

Died: March 12, 1579 (aged 70)

Bio: Alessandro Piccolomini was an Italian humanist and philosopher from Siena, who promoted the popularization in the vernacular of Latin and Greek scientific and philosophical treatises.

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