Vittorio Alfieri quotes

Vittorio Alfieri was an Italian dramatist and poet, regarded as the founder of Italian tragedy. His powerful and passionate plays had a major influence on Italian literature and culture. He is remembered for his commitment to freedom, individualism, and the ideals of classical antiquity. Here are 14 of his quotes:

Liars are always most disposed to swear. (Vittorio Alfieri)

Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.

Vittorio Alfieri

To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.

Vittorio Alfieri

First thoughts are not always the best.

Vittorio Alfieri

Where there are laws, he who has not broken them need not tremble.

Vittorio Alfieri

Disgrace does not consist in the punishment, but in the crime.

Vittorio Alfieri

A usurper always distrusts the whole world.

Vittorio Alfieri

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.

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Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.

Vittorio Alfieri

I had seen the great, but I had not seen the small.

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Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime. (Vittorio Alfieri)

For 'tis impossible Hate to return with love.

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I wanted, I always wanted, I wanted so intensely.

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I willed, and always willed, and strongly willed.

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Occupation: Italian Dramatist
Born: January 16, 1749
Died: October 8, 1803
Quotes count: 14
Wikipedia: Vittorio Alfieri

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