Alphonse de Lamartine Quotes

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

Alphonse de Lamartine

There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

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

The more I see of the representatives of the people, the more I admire my dogs.

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

If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.

Alphonse de Lamartine