Federico Borromeo

Federico Borromeo (1564 – 1631) was an Italian cardinal, Archbishop of Milan, and prominent figure of the Counter-Reformation in Italy. He was the cousin of Saint Charles Borromeo. Quotes about Federigo Borromeo, born in 1564, was one of those rare men who, in any era, have employed their exceptional genius, all the means of great wealth, all the advantages of a privileged position, and a continuous intent in the pursuit and exercise of excellence. Federigo Borromeo, nato nel 1564, fu degli uomini rari in qualunque tempo, che abbiano impiegato un ingegno egregio, tutti i mezzi d'una grand'opulenza, tutti i vantaggi d'una condizione privilegiata, un intento continuo, nella ricerca e nell'esercizio del meglio. Alessandro Manzoni, The Betrothed, Ch. XXII. Convinced that life is not destined to be a burden for many and a celebration for some, but rather a task for everyone, for which each person will be held accountable, he began as a child to think about how he could make his life useful and holy. Persuaso che la vita non è già destinata ad essere un peso per molti, e una festa per alcuni, ma per tutti un impiego, del quale ognuno renderà conto, cominciò da fanciullo a pensare come potesse render la sua utile e santa. Alessandro Manzoni, The Betrothed, Ch. XXII. External links Federico Borromeo Category:1564 births Category:1631 deaths Category:Cardinals Category:Clergy from Italy Category:Catholics from Italy