Italian dramatist & poet (1749-1803)
Necessity inspires the fatal thought.
VITTORIO ALFIERI
Agamemnon
A conquering king will banish from his breast hatred towards one whom he no longer fears.
VITTORIO ALFIERI
Agamemnon
In all thy words I hear the voice of truth: but in my darken'd breast the flash of reason shines so transiently, leaving no track behind it, that I tremble.
VITTORIO ALFIERI
Agamemnon
Liars are always most disposed to swear.
VITTORIO ALFIERI
Virginia
Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.
VITTORIO ALFIERI
La Congiura de' Pazzi