32 Quotes by Vittorio Alfieri

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.

A conquering king will banish from his breast hatred towards one whom he no longer fears.

Joy, when it is excessive, overcomes as much as grief.

Joy surfeited turns to sorrow.

For 'tis impossible Hate to return with love.

I had seen the great, but I had not seen the small.

A usurper always distrusts the whole world.

Original thoughts can be understood only in virtue of the unoriginal elements which they contain.

The talent of making friends is not equal to the talent of doing without them.