Quotes by Petrarch, Francesco

It is more honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one. >>

Man has no greater enemy than himself. >>

Sameness is the mother of disgust, variety the cure. >>

Quotations about Enemies

Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevere. Give us courag >>

The person who builds a character makes foes. >>

Enemies are so stimulating. >>

Five enemies of peace inhabit with us -- avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride; if these were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perpetual peace.

Petrarch, Francesco