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Francesco Guicciardini was an Italian historian renowned for his profound insights into Italian history and diplomatic policy. His work, 'The History of Italy', is one of the most important historical works of the Renaissance.

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Famous Francesco Guicciardini Quotes

“As it is our nature to be more moved by hope than fear, the example of one we see abundantly rewarded cheers and encourages us far more than the sight of many who have not been well treated disquiets us.”

Wells Example Sight Moved Treated Cheer Role Models

Book:Ricordi

Source: Ricordi

“Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.”

Source: Counsels and Reflections of Francesco Guicciardini

“Like other men, I have sought honours and preferment, and often have obtained them beyond my wishes or hopes. Yet never have I found in them that content which I had figured beforehand in my mind. A strong reason, if we well consider it, why we should disencumber ourselves of vain desires.”

Ifs Men Should Mind Wells Reason Desire Found Strong Wish Vain Honour My Wish

Book:Ricordi

Source: Ricordi

“I know no man who feels deeper disgust than I do at the ambition, avarice, and profligacy of the priesthood, as well because every one of these vices is odious in itself, as because each of them separately and all of them together are utterly abhorrent in men making profession of a life dedicated to God.”

Knows Men Feels Wells Together Ambition Vices Deeper Profession Dedicated Disgusting Avarice Priesthood Abhorrent

Book:Ricordi

Source: Ricordi

About the Author

Born: March 6, 1483
Died: May 22, 1540
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 33

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RicordiRelated source material

Counsels and Reflections of Francesco GuicciardiniRelated source material

Maxims and Reflections (Ricordi)Related source material

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The History of ItalyRelated source material

The history of Italy: from the year 1490 to 1532Related source material

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