Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Pietro Aretino Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Italy
  • Born: Apr 20, 1492
  • Died: Oct 21, 1556

Pietro Aretino was an Italian author, playwright, poet, satirist, and blackmailer, who wielded immense influence on contemporary art and politics and invented modern literate pornography.

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship. friendship & wisdom

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies. love, relationship & truth