32 Quotes by Vittorio Alfieri

For one to grasp, whatever be his object, sov'reign power ... is an act of perilous presumption.

The time for hope is gone, and come for fear.

Sometimes blood, for the sake of sparing it, is spilled.

Alas, 'tis force alone that can compel to virtuous actions a degenerate people.

Liars are always most disposed to swear.

If ardent passions push not men on to lofty enterprise, calm wisdom never will accomplish it.

First thoughts are not always the best.

Thou knowest not the endless artifices of a court. Invented crimes are often there alleged; but real ones, and those especially, which may offend his pride, are oftentimes not to a king divulged.

That blood which thou hast spill'd, should join you closely in an eternal bond.