Then the soul, freed from vice, purged by studies of true philosophy, versed in spiritual life, and practised in matters of the intellect, devoted to the contemplation of her own substance, as if awakened from deepest sleep, opens those eyes… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
I have discovered a universal rule which seems to apply more than any other in all human actions or words: namely, to steer away from affectation at all costs, as if it were a rough and dangerous reef, and (to… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Outward beauty is a true sign of inner goodness. This loveliness, indeed, is impressed upon the body in varying degrees as a token by… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Beauty, I believe, comes from God; therefore, there can be no beauty without goodness. — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
“Who does not know that without women we can feel no content or satisfaction throughout this life of ours, which but for them would… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Then the soul, freed from vice, purged by studies of true philosophy, versed in spiritual life, and practised in matters of the intellect, devoted… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Take care lest perchance you fall into the mistake of thinking to gain more by being merciful than by being just; for to pardon… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
I have discovered a universal rule which seems to apply more than any other in all human actions or words: namely, to steer away… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Practise in everything a certain nonchalance that shall conceal design and show that what is done and said is done without effort and almost… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
Employ in everything a certain casualness which conceals art and creates the impression that what is done and said is accomplished without effort and… — Baldassare Castiglione Copy Share Image
