Five enemies of peace inhabit with us – avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride — Francesco Petrarca
Do you suppose there is any living man so unreasonable that if he found himself stricken — Francesco Petrarca
Love is the crowning grace of humanity, the holiest right of the soul, the golden — Francesco Petrarca
Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure. — Francesco Petrarca
The aged love what is practical while impetuous youth longs only for what is dazzling. — Francesco Petrarca
True, we love life, not because we are used to living, but because we are used to loving. — Francesco Petrarca
To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely — Francesco Petrarca
What name to call thee by, o virgin fair, I know not, for thy looks are not of earth — Francesco Petrarca
