Quotes from authors born in 1304
To begin with myself, then, the utterances of men concerning me will differ widely, since in passing judgment almost every one is influenced not so much by truth as by preference, and good and evil report alike know no bounds.
Petrarch
Often have I wondered with much curiosity as to our coming into this world and what will follow our departure.
Petrarch
To be able to say how much love, is love but little.
Petrarch
Rarely do great beauty and great virtue dwell together.
Petrarch
And tears are heard within the harp I touch.
Petrarch
Authors born in 1304

Robert Reed
George Vancouver
Wilfrid Laurier
Shirley Jackson
Michelle Obama
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Jeff Goldblum
Roger Wicker