Camilo Castelo Branco

Novelist Portuguese 1825 – 1890

Portuguese novelist known for romantic novels.

385 quotes

"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is the virtue of the truly strong."
Patience
"Kindness is never wasted, always returned."
Kindness
"Strength of character surpasses physical might."
Strength
"Fear is the prison of the mind."
Fear
"Power without compassion becomes tyranny."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is the true wealth of nations."
Health
"Adventure awaits those who dare to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is the birthplace of innovation."
Imagination
"Literature preserves the voice of humanity."
Literature
"History is the teacher of the present."
History
"Philosophy questions what others accept."
Philosophy
"Peace is the greatest victory of all."
Peace
"The heart knows truths the mind cannot grasp."
Wisdom
"Love without sacrifice is merely affection."
Love
"In solitude, we find our truest selves."
Solitude
"Motivation springs from purpose and meaning."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships require constant nurturing and care."
Relationships
"The struggle itself is the sweetest victory."
Perseverance
"Forgiveness is the greatest act of strength."
Strength
"Beauty fades, but character endures."
Beauty
"Words have the power to heal or wound."
Literature
"Ambition without ethics becomes corruption."
Politics
"War teaches us the value of peace."
War
"Desire is the engine of all human action."
Motivation
"The soul grows through suffering and joy alike."
Life
"Loyalty is the rarest form of love."
Love
"Understanding comes from listening without judgment."
Wisdom