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Petrarch

Author · Philosopher 1304–1374

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About Petrarch

Italian scholar and poet (1304-1374)

Ideas represented

Authority Communication Faith Friendship Literature Truth

In their words

“You will find a great abundance of books, offering you their fellowship and faithful friendship.”

“Yes, I use a great many quotations; but they are illustrious and true, and, if I am not mistaken, they convey authority pleasurably.”