Vittorio Alfieri — Italian Dramatist born on January 16, 1749, died on October 08, 1803

Count Vittorio Alfieri was an Italian dramatist and poet, considered the "founder of Italian tragedy.".. (wikipedia)

Deep vengeance is the daughter of deep silence.
To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.
Liars are always most disposed to swear.
Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.
First thoughts are not always the best.