Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Pietro Aretino Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Italy
  • Born: Apr 20, 1492
  • Died: Oct 21, 1556

Pietro Aretino was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist, and blackmailer, who wielded immense influence on contemporary art and politics and invented modern literate pornography.

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship. friendship & wisdom

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies. love, relationship & truth

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

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 sayings from Franz Grillparzer

6 more sayings 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 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes 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 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo