I may be wrong, but it seems rare in our age to find a widely praised person whose own mouth is not the source of that praise.
Giacomo LeopardiDeath is not evil, for it frees man from all ills and takes away his desires along with desire's rewards.
Giacomo LeopardiThere's no greater sign of being a poor philosopher and wise man than wanting all of life to be wise and philosophical.
Giacomo Leopardi