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Lorenzo de' Medici
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Ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance who was a renowned patron of the arts. His death occurred during the end of the Golden Age of Florence.
Before Fame
Ascending to power after the death of his father, he became the sole unchallenged ruler of Florence during its most prosperous years.
Trivia
- He did still have enemies, and they conspired to assassinate him and his brother; they got to his brother but then the crowd caught the assassins and tore them limb from limb.
Family Life
He was born into the powerful Medici family, and was considered the most brilliant among them.
Associated With
Among the greatest artists under his patronage was Leonardo da Vinci himself.
Quotes
"What I have dreamed in an hour is worth more than what you have done in four."
Lorenzo de' Medici
"Too much knowing is misery."
Lorenzo de' Medici
"I wish that death had spared me until your library had been complete."
Lorenzo de' Medici
"Quant'é bella giovinezzaChe si fugge tuttaviaChi vuol esser lieto, sia;Di doman non c'é certezza"
Lorenzo de' Medici
"If you knew how hard it is to obtain perfection in any wart, you would overlook shortcomings."
Lorenzo de' Medici
"Dica pur chi mal dir vuole, / noi faremo e voi direte"
Lorenzo de' Medici
"Agl'infelici, quando si può, rimedio si ponga; non si potendo rimediare, almeno lo sfogarsi e dolere con l'amico diminuisca la passione."
Lorenzo de' Medici
"Chi vuole esser lieto, sia, di doman non c’è certezza."Canzone di Bacco"
Lorenzo de' Medici
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