Quote by: Petrarch

To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely, since in passing judgment almost every one is influenced not so much by truth as by preference, and good and evil report alike know no bounds.


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Author Bio


  • NamePetrarch
  • DescriptionItalian scholar and poet
  • AliasesFrancesco Petrarca
  • BornJuly 28, 1304
  • Died1374
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Poet; Translator; Writer