I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself. Pietro Aretino kingrule Change image and share on social
Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want to get something out of them, otherwise you'll come home to me with a full belly and an empty purse. Pietro Aretino bellybutterdarling share on social
With a goose-quill and a few sheets of paper, I mock myself of the universe. They say I am the son of a courtesan; it may be so, but I have the heart of a King. I live free, I enjoy myself, I can call myself happy. Pietro Aretino callcourtesanenjoy share on social
I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship. Pietro Aretino friendfriendshipgrant Change image and share on social
Why should the eyes be denied what delights them most? Pietro Aretino delightdenyeye Change image and share on social
Perugia is my true fatherland because there I grew to manhood. Pietro Aretino fatherlandgrowmanhood Change image and share on social
I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies. Pietro Aretino adorehatelie Change image and share on social
What evil is there in seeing a man possess a woman? Why, the beasts would be more free than we! Pietro Aretino beastevilfree Change image and share on social
Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius. Pietro Aretino geniuslovespring Change image and share on social
I am a free man. I do not need to copy Petrarca or Boccaccio. My own genius is enough. Let others worry themselves about style, and so cease to be themselves. Without a master, without a model, without a guide, I go to work and earn my living, my well-being and my fame. Pietro Aretino boccaccioceasecopy share on social
