The man who has sufficient power over himself to wait until his nature has recovered its even balance is the truly wise man, but such beings are seldom met with. Giacomo Casanova balancebeingman Change image and share on social
God ceases to be God only for those who can admit the possibility of His non-existence, and that conception is in itself the most severe punishment they can suffer. Giacomo Casanova admitceaseconception Change image and share on social
Man is free; yet we must not suppose that he is at liberty to do everything he pleases, for he becomes a slave the moment he allows his actions to be ruled by passion. Giacomo Casanova actionfreeliberty Change image and share on social
Love is three quarters curiosity. Giacomo Casanova curiositylovequarter Change image and share on social
In fact, to gull a fool seems to me an exploit worthy of a witty man. Giacomo Casanova exploitfactfool Change image and share on social
It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless. Giacomo Casanova confidencecouragestrength Change image and share on social
I will begin with this confession: whatever I have done in the course of my life, whether it be good or evil, has been done freely; I am a free agent. Giacomo Casanova agentbeginconfession Change image and share on social
I have often met with happiness after some imprudent step which ought to have brought ruin upon me, and although passing a vote of censure upon myself I would thank God for his mercy. Giacomo Casanova bringcensuregod Change image and share on social
I have felt in my very blood, ever since I was born, a most unconquerable hatred towards the whole tribe of fools, and it arises from the fact that I feel myself a blockhead whenever I am in their company. Giacomo Casanova arisebearblockhead share on social
Real love is the love that sometimes arises after sensual pleasure: if it does, it is immortal; the other kind inevitably goes stale, for it lies in mere fantasy. Giacomo Casanova arisefantasyimmortal Change image and share on social