Alessandro Piccolomini Quote

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.


Act I., Scene I. — (Fabritio). - L'Alessandro (1544)


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, ...

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, ...

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, ...

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, ...