Vittorio Alfieri

“To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.”

“Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.”

“Often the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.”

“Where there are laws, he who has not broken them need not tremble.”

“A usurper always distrusts the whole world.”

“Disgrace does not consist in the punishment, but in the crime.”

“Liars are always most disposed to swear.”

“First thoughts are not always the best.”

“Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime.”

“Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.”

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