“Fortune is the best school of courage when she is fraught with anger, in the same way as winds and tempests are the school of the sailorboy.”
Quote by Pietro Metastasio
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Pietro Metastasio
Pietro Metastasio, born on January 3, 1698, and died on April 12, 1782, was an Italian poet. He is one of the most famous dramatic poets of the 18th century, known for his elegant verses and dramatic works. more
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