Alphonse de Lamartine – 8 Quotes

8 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