The same way she, who is a sun herself, turns her sweet eye… - Petrarch

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The same way she, who is a sun herself, turns her sweet eyes upon me and stirs up the thoughts and words and deeds that deal with love: but any way she rules or governs them, spring still can never happen in my heart.

Petrarch

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Francesco Petrarca (or Petrarch) (July 20, 1304 – July 19, 1374) was an Italian scholar, poet, and early humanist. Petrarch and Dante are considered the fathers of the Renaissance.

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Alternative Names: Francesco Petrarca • Peetrarque • Petrarque • Francesco Peetrarque • Francesco Petrarch • Francis Petrarch • Petrarca

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