He only half dies who leaves an image of himself in his sons.
• II. 2.
• II. 2.
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Muore per metà chi lascia un' immagine di se stesso nei figli.
— Carlo Goldoni
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Muore per metà chi lascia un' immagine di se stesso nei figli." in the context of "He only half dies who leaves an image of himself in his sons.
• II. 2." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Carlo Goldoni" (Quotes, Pamela (c. 1750))
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About Carlo Goldoni
Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 February 1707 – 6 February 1793) was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of Italy's most famous and best-loved plays.
About Carlo Goldoni
Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 February 1707 – 6 February 1793) was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of Italy's most famous and best-loved plays.
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