“And in the kisses, what deep sweetness! There are women's mouths that seem to ignite with love the breath that opens them. Whether they are reddened by blood richer than purple, or frozen by the pallor of agony, whether they are illuminated by the goodness of consent or darkened by the shadow of disdain, they always carry within them an enigma that disturbs men of intellect, and attracts them and captivates them. A constant discord between the expression of the lips and that of the eyes generates the mystery; it seems as if a duplicitous soul reveals itself there with a different beauty, happy and sad, cold and passionate, cruel and merciful, humble and proud, laughing and mocking; and the abiguity arouses discomfort in the spirit that takes pleasure in dark things.”
Quotes by Gabriele D'Annunzio
“Tutto fu ambito e tutto fu tentato. Quel che non fu fatto io lo sognai e tanto era l'ardore che il sogno eguagliò l'atto.”
“Il rimpianto è il vano pascolo d'uno spirito disoccupato. Bisogna soprattutto evitare il rimpianto occupando sempre lo spirito con nuove sensazioni e nuove immaginazioni.”
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio was an influential Italian poet, playwright, and nationalist figure whose works and political activities left a significant mark on early 20th-century Italy. Born into a middle-cla...