Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his desires along with desire's rewards.
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about death, man
Quotes by Giacomo Leopardi
6 quotes by Giacomo Leopardi
Giacomo Leopardi - italian poet
Was born on 29 jun 1798.
Died on 14 jun 1837, at 38 years old.
Died on 14 jun 1837, at 38 years old.
Origin country: Italy
Old age is the supreme evil, for it deprives man of all pleasures while allowing his appetites to remain, and it brings with it every possible sorrow. Yet men fear death and desire old age.
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about olderness, age, old, sadness, man, fear, death
People are ridiculous only when they try or seem to be that which they are not.
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about ridicule, people
Drumul cel mai drept pentru a dobandi faima este acela de a te afirma cu siguranta, cu tenacitate, in toate chipurile.
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about fame
To the Moon Oh gracious moon, now as the year turns, I remember how, heavy with sorrow, I climbed this hill to gaze on you, And then as now you hung above those trees Illuminating all. But to my eyes Your face seemed clouded, temulous...
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about light, moon, sadness, youth, memory, tears, pain, eyes, past, hope
Infinite These solitary hills have always been dear to me. Seated here, this sweet hedge, which blocks the distant horizon opening inner silences and interminable distances. I plunge in thought to where my heart, frightened, pulls back....
Quote by Giacomo Leopardi about infinite, thinking, eternity, voice, present, past, heart, spirit, time, love
