From things which have been obtained after having been long desired men almost never derive the pleasure and delight which they had anticipated. Guicciardini More Quotes by Guicciardini More Quotes From Guicciardini Experience has always shown, and reason shows, that affairs which depend on many seldom succeed. Guicciardini It is easy to lose important opportunities, and difficult to regain them; therefore when they present themselves it is the more necessary to make every effort to retain them. Guicciardini Plans that are wise and prudent in themselves are rendered vain when the execution of them is carried on negligently and with imprudence. Guicciardini
