Giovanni Verga

Novelist Italian 1840 – 1922

Italian realist novelist known for The House by the Medlar Tree.

389 quotes

"The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself."
Truth
"Life is a struggle, but it is also a gift to be treasured."
Life
"Love is the most powerful force in the world, yet it is the most fragile."
Love
"Wisdom comes not from years, but from understanding."
Wisdom
"Happiness is found in the simplest moments of life."
Happiness
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Success
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings."
Friendship
"Family is the foundation upon which all other bonds are built."
Family
"Hope is the light that guides us through darkness."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Courage
"Change is the only constant in life; embrace it."
Change
"Education is the key that unlocks infinite possibilities."
Education
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use it."
Knowledge
"Time is precious; do not waste it on trivial matters."
Time
"Truth cannot be hidden forever; it always emerges."
Truth
"Freedom is the right of every human being."
Freedom
"Peace begins within the human heart."
Peace
"Nature teaches us lessons if we are willing to listen."
Nature
"Art is the expression of the soul."
Art
"Science reveals the mysteries of the universe."
Science
"Music is the language of the heart."
Music
"Faith is believing in what you cannot see."
Faith
"A leader must serve those they lead."
Leadership
"Work with passion, and success will follow."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of our future."
Dreams
"Humor is a balm for the weary soul."
Humor
"Beauty exists in all forms of nature."
Beauty
"Death is not an end, but a transition."
Death
"Perseverance overcomes all obstacles."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."
Gratitude