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Infinite These solitary hills have always been dear to me. Seated here, this sweet hedge, which blocks the distant horizon opening inner silences and interminable distances. I plunge in thought to...

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Infinite | Clicks: 0 | Rank: 10.00 | Fav

To the Moon Oh gracious moon, now as the year turns, I remember how, heavy with sorrow, I climbed this hill to gaze on you, And then as now you hung above those trees Illuminating all. But to my...

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Light | Clicks: 0 | Rank: 10.00 | Fav

Drumul cel mai drept pentru a dobandi faima este acela de a te afirma cu siguranta, cu tenacitate, in toate chipurile.

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Faime | Clicks: 86 | Rank: 0 | Fav

People are ridiculous only when they try or seem to be that which they are not.

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Ridicule | Clicks: 246 | Rank: 0 | Fav

Old age is the supreme evil, for it deprives man of all pleasures while allowing his appetites to remain, and it brings with it every possible sorrow. Yet men fear death and desire old age.

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Olderness | Clicks: 729 | Rank: 8.88 | Fav

Death is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his desires along with desire's rewards.

Author: Giacomo Leopardi (1798 - 1837) | Theme: Death | Clicks: 282 | Rank: 10.00 | Fav
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