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Quotes by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Pedro Calderón de la Barca, born in 1600 in Madrid, was a towering figure of the Spanish Golden Age, celebrated for his profound contributions to theatre and literature. A prominent playwright and poet, Calderón's works, such as "Life Is a Dream" and "The Mayor of Zalamea," explore complex themes of reality, honor, and the human condition. His mastery of allegorical drama laid the groundwork for modern Spanish theatre, leaving an indelible mark on literature that continues to inspire and intrigue audiences worldwide.
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"What is life? A madness. What is life? An illusion, a shadow, a story. And the greatest good is little enough; for all life is a dream, and dreams themselves are only dreams."
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
"Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises."
Pedro Calderon de la Barca
"What law, what reason can deny that gift so sweet, so natural that God has given a stream, a fish, a beast, a bird?"
Pedro Calderon de la Barca"These flowers, which were splendid and sprightly, waking in the dawn of the morning, in the evening will be a pitiful frivolity, sleeping in the cold night's arms."
Pedro Calderon de la Barca