Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño, usually referred as Pedro Calderón de la Barca, was a dramatist, poet and writer of the Spanish Golden Age. During certain periods of his life he was also a soldier and a Roman Catholic priest. Born when the Spanish Golden Age theatre was being defined by Lope de Vega, he developed it further, his work being regarded as the culmination of the Spanish Baroque theatre. As such, he is regarded as one of Spain's foremost dramatists and one of the finest playwrights of world literature.
For all life is a dream, and dreams themselves are only dreams. dreams
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises. nature
One may know how to gain a victory, and know not how to use it. war
When love is not madness, it is not love. love
For even in dreams a good deed is not lost. dreams
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake
32 quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 sayings from Storm Jameson
2 sayings from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 thoughts from Victor Hugo
73 thoughts from Victor Hugo