Petrarch Quotes

Poet

Petrarch, a renowned Italian poet of the Renaissance era, is known as the father of humanism. Born on July 20, 1304, and died on July 19, 1374, his lyrical poetry and humanist thoughts had a profound impact on later generations.

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“All pleasure in the world is a passing dream.”

World Dream Pleasure Passing Passings

Author:Petrarch

“Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure.”

World This World Curiosity Departure

Book:Delphi Collected Poetical Works of Francesco Petrarch (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Poetical Works of Francesco Petrarch (Illustrated)

“I saw the tracks of angels in the earth: the beauty of heaven walking by itself on the world.”

World Earth Heaven Saws Walking Angel Track Angelic Angels On Earth

Author:Petrarch

“From thought to thought, from mountain peak to mountain. Love leads me on; for I can never still My trouble on the world's well beaten ways.”

World Way Wells Stills I Can Walks Trouble Journey Walking Mountain Wander Hiking Beaten Trekking Strolling Leading Me Sauntering Mountain Peaks

Author:Petrarch

About the Author

Born: July 20, 1304
Died: July 19, 1374
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 88

Books & Sources

Delphi Collected Poetical Works of Francesco Petrarch (Illustrated)Related source material

The Poetry of PetrarchRelated source material

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