For rarely man escapes his destiny.
Original text (Italian)
Original text (Italian)
What a man sees, Love can make invisible—and what is invisible, that can Love make him see.
Driven raving mad by love—and he a man who had been always esteemed for his great prudence.
Reflect, ye gentle dames, that much they know,
Who gain experience from another's woe.
We may not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us.
“Destiny,” said John. “The ghastliest word a man can speak.”
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