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Baldassare Castiglione was an Italian diplomat and writer, renowned for his work 'The Book of the Courtier'. He was born on December 6, 1478, and died on February 2, 1529.

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Famous Baldassare Castiglione Quotes

“Obvious effort is the antithesis of grace.”

Effort Grace Obvious Antithesis

Author:Baldassare Castiglione

About the Author

Born: December 6, 1478
Died: February 2, 1529
Known for: Diplomat
Quotes: 10

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The Book of the CourtierRelated source material

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