François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis quotes

The hallowed love of country. (François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis)
Naturalness is the seal of genius. View quote
François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis
To-day we only smile, we laugh no more, And e'en our very pleasures seem to bore. View quote
François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis
Unhappy he who fears the deep Recesses of his soul to scan! The heart that from itself would hide Fears an unfriendly critic's ban. View quote
François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis
What gloomy student of old Greece, As on her charms his gaze reposes, Would choose the lilies of Lucrece, Or virtue's garland colourless, In place of passion's roses? View quote
François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis

François-Joachim de Pierre de Bernis

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Occupation: Cardinal
Born: May 22, 1715
Died: November 3, 1794
Quotes count: 5
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