Casanova Quote by William Bolitho
““In his stay with the cultured old epicure, Casanova had learnt two Latin saws, which were to be for the rest of his life his gospel and his policy: Fata viam inveniunt. Volentem ducit, nolentem trahit. As we may say : Fate finds the way, and Life leads its lover, betrays its rebel.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Art of Living” by William Bolitho, 1925
Casanova’s Latin sayings illustrate fate’s pull and love’s betrayal, highlighting life's paradoxes.
In simple terms: Fate guides, love may betray.
Key Takeaway
Accept life's contradictions.
Themes
fate
love
paradox
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- career decisions
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Determinism
human desire
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile destiny with choice?
- When does love betray expectations?
A Different Perspective
Not all outcomes are controllable.
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![“[Malipiero's advice to Casanova.] If you wish your audience to cry, you must shed tears yourself, but if you wish to make them laugh you must contrive to look as serious as a judge.” quote by Giacomo Casanova](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aea/giacomo-casanova-4227_advice_malipiero-s-advice-to-casanova-if-you-wi_1659708.jpg)
