“The world laughs at things it would really prefer to admire, and like Aesop's fox it criticizes things it covets.”
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi
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Giacomo Leopardi
Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian poet and philosopher, recognized for his melancholic and existentialist works. Born on June 29, 1798, in Naples, Italy, Leopardi's life was characterized by illness and a profound sense of isolation. His poetry, marked by introspection and philosophical depth, has had a lasting impact on Italian literature. more
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