Alphonse de Lamartine
Quotes by Alphonse de Lamartine
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
There is a woman at the begining of all great things.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
Providence conceals itself in the details of human affairs, but becomes unveiled in the generalities of history.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
Limited in his nature, infinite in his desire, man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dogs.
— Alphonse de Lamartine
If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.
— Alphonse de Lamartine