Stefano Guazzo Quotes

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I call the beginning of death the whole course of life, beginning with our birth, from which point we commence to die, and each moment of every day brings us nearer to our end.

Stefano Guazzo

Man, in a word, is a world in miniature, and the most perfect and most finished work of God.

Stefano Guazzo

According to the physiognomists the monster in the body is a monster in mind.

Stefano Guazzo

Water at a distance does not put out a fire near at hand.

Stefano Guazzo

A king without instruction is like a donkey crowned.

Stefano Guazzo

Many judges and counselors are afraid to name to their prince that excellent mother of a bad son, I mean Truth.

Stefano Guazzo

There are many who write good deeds in the dust, and injuries on marble.

Stefano Guazzo

In an old man all his other vices grow old, but avarice alone grows younger.

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It is better to be the head of a lizard than the tail of a dragon.

Stefano Guazzo

To show favor to a villain is to sow in the sea, and to be guilty of an injustice.

Stefano Guazzo

There is nothing that adds more lustre to a prince than having efficient officers.

Stefano Guazzo

When the prayer is granted, they cheat the saint.

Stefano Guazzo

Crows do not pick out other crows' eyes.

Stefano Guazzo