Alessandro Piccolomini quotes

Women resist in order to be conquered. (Alessandro Piccolomini)
Love is never paid for save with love. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
Gold is the thing that dazzles the women's eyes. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
There are few servants to be found who cannot be corrupted with money. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
'Tis the quiet people that do the work. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
I always used to think that the falling in love of a young man gave a savour to all his virtues, and that, even if he were a perfect sink of iniquity, Love would suffice in an instant to raise him to the stars. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
He who loves trusts the loved one unreservedly, and in all things. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
We cannot learn our lessons at our companion's expense. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini
Seize we the sweets of life whene'er we may, E'en though some bitter taste therein we find, For ne'er on earth can man know perfect joy. View quote
Alessandro Piccolomini