To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.
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"To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked." — Vittorio Alfieri
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To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked. — Vittorio Alfieri
About Vittorio Alfieri
Vittorio Alfieri was a Dramatist from Kingdom of Sardinia (1749–1803).
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This quote is attributed to Vittorio Alfieri, a Dramatist from Kingdom of Sardinia.
When did Vittorio Alfieri live?
Vittorio Alfieri lived from 1749 – 1803.