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Christine de Pizan was a renowned French author, considered one of the most outstanding female writers of the Middle Ages. Born in 1364 and died in 1430, her works covered various fields, including philosophy, history, and literature.

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Famous Christine de Pizan Quotes

“Speak gently but look out for your rights.”

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Book:The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan

Source: The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan

“What do you care if people talk? Those who talk cannot harm you. Why should you be worried? You should only think about those things that please you. You have only one life in this world: soon you'll reach your eternal rest.”

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Book:The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan

Source: The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan

“The foolish rush to end their lives. Only the steadfast soul survives.”

Inspirational Soul Ends Foolish Steadfast

Author:Christine de Pizan

“The man or the woman in whom resides greater virtue is the higher; neither the loftiness nor the lowliness of a person lies in the body according to the sex, but in the perfection of conduct and virtues.”

Source: The Book of the City of Ladies

About the Author

Born: 1364
Died: 1430
Known for: Author
Quotes: 54

Books & Sources

The Book of the City of LadiesRelated source material

The Selected Writings of Christine de PizanRelated source material

Ditié de Jehanne d'ArcRelated source material

The Book of the Mutability of Fortune (Volume 52)Related source material

Le Débat Sur Le Roman De La RoseRelated source material

Der Sendbrief vom Liebesgott / The Letter of the God of LoveRelated source material

The Treasure of the City of LadiesRelated source material

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