Quotes & anectdotes from
the wise,
the foolish,
the courageous &
the drunk

Vittorio Alfieri Playwright

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Jan 16, 1749
  • Died: Oct 8, 1803

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

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.

Heaven takes care that no man secures happiness by crime.

Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.