Carlo Dossi
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Carlo Alberto Pisani Dossi (born March 27, 1849 in Zenevredo
Zenevredo
Zenevredo is a comune in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 50 km southeast of Milan and about 20 km southeast of Pavia...

; died 1910) was an Italian writer and diplomat. He belonged to the Scapigliati
Scapigliatura
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.

In 1892 he became a diplomat in Colombia
Colombia
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, where he married Carlotta Borsani, with whom he had three children. He came to Athens
Athens
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in 1895, there developing an appreciation for archeology.

Quotes

  • Before I've read them, I never write my name into the books I buy, because only after that I can call them mine.
  • In many endeavors to gain glory, not the goal is important, but the struggle.
  • Madmen open the paths which are later traversed by the wise.
  • Why do people avoid being alone? Because only few are in good company when left with themselves.
  • Some open roads today so that others may pass tomorrow.
  • Where the eyes willingly fall, so does the heart, and eventually the feet.

Selected works

  • L'altrieri: Vita di Alberto Pisani
  • Ritratti umani dal calamajo di un medico

External links

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