Lope de Vega Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lope de Vega.

Lope de Vega (1562-1635) was a Spanish playwright, poet, and novelist, often considered one of the greatest playwrights in Western literature. He wrote around 1,500 plays, including comedies, tragedies, and historical dramas, and also produced vast amounts of poetry and prose. Known for his versatile and innovative writing style, De Vega contributed greatly to the development of Spanish drama during the Golden Age. His works, characterized by their wit, lively dialogue, and deep understanding of human nature, continue to be studied and performed today.

Profits on the exchange are the treasures of goblins. At one

Profits on the exchange are the treasures of goblins. At one time they may be carbuncle stones, then coals, then diamonds, then flint stones, then morning dew, then tears.

Lope de Vega

Profit

Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because

Never give anyone the advice to buy or sell shares, because the most benevolent price of advice can turn out badly.

Lope de Vega

Advice

There is no greater glory than love, nor any great punishmen

There is no greater glory than love, nor any great punishment than jealously.

Lope de Vega

Glory

Take every gain without showing remorse about missed profits

Take every gain without showing remorse about missed profits, because an eel may escape sooner than you think.

Lope de Vega

Profit

Dreaming of a tomorrow, which tomorrow, will be as distant t

Dreaming of a tomorrow, which tomorrow, will be as distant then as 'tis today.

Lope de Vega

Dreams