“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.”
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. more
“I use color in a completely arbitrary way in order to express myself powerfully.”
“What a simple thing death is, just as simple as the falling of an autumn leaf.”
“... life is too short to do the whole.”
“Most men are in a coma when they are at rest and mad when they act.”
“There is nothing terrible in life for the man who realizes there is nothing terrible in death.”
“Any device whatever by which one frees himself from the fear of others is a natural good.”