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[malipiero's Advice To Casanova.] If You Wish Your Audience To Cry, You Must Shed Tears Yourself, But If You Wish To Make Them Laugh You Must Contrive To Look As Serious As A Judge.

For My Future I Have No Concern, And As A True Philosopher, I Never Would Have Any, For I Know Not What It May Be: As A Christian, On The Other Hand, Faith Must Believe Without Discussion, And The Stronger It Is, The More It Keeps Silent.

The Spirit Of Rebellion Is Present In Every Great City, And The Great Task Of Wise Government Is To Keep It Dormant, For If It Wakes It Is A Torrent Which No Dam Can Hold Back.

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.

To Lead A Blameless Life You Must Curb Your Passions , And Whatever Misfortune May Befall You Cannot Be Ascribed By Anyone To Want Of Good Luck, Or Attributed To Fate; These Words Are Devoid Of Sense, And All Fault Will Rightly Fall On Your Own Head.