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Juliusz Słowacki

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Juliusz Słowacki

Juliusz Słowacki (1809–1849) – polish poet and philosopher. He is one of Poland's "Three Bards" (Trzej Wieszcze).

Kordian

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  • I immersed myself in unhappy love with all my heart...
  • I have a hundred hands, a hundred daggers... when I want, I will inflict a hundred wounds.

Other quotes

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  • If only I could lead you to the cascade!
    • To Mrs. Joanna Bobrowa
  • I lived with you, I grieved, and many a tear I shed.
    In truth, I never did a noble soul defy.
    Now it is time for me to go and join the dead.
    Seems like it's joy I leave on earth — so sad am I.
    • My Testament translated by Jarek Zawadzki
  • I'm sad, God!
    • Hymn at Sunset at Sea
  • Love - this light, this sky, this life!
    • Balladyna
  • Maybe death will find me in this position.

About Juliusz Słowacki

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  • Why does Słowacki arouse admiration and love in us? (…) Because, gentlemen, Słowacki was a great poet!