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Francesco Guicciardini

He was become immoderately vain, and little considering the Inconstancy of Human Affairs, was wont to say ‘He was the Son of Fortune and could manage his Mother as he pleased.

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genius francesco guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini

But it is dangerous to follow Examples, if they do not correspond in the most material Circumstances with the present State of our Affairs; are not conducted with equal Judgment, or attended with the like Prospect of Success.

genius francesco guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini

It is our nature to be more moved by hope than fear.

genius francesco guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini

The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident.

genius francesco guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini

When wicked or ignorant men govern, it is not surprising that virtue and goodness are not esteemed. For the former hate them, and the latter do not know them.

genius francesco guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.