“The fool shouts loudly, thinking to impress the world.”
Quote by Marie de France
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Marie de France
Marie de France was a French medieval poet active in the 12th century. Her works primarily consist of narrative and lyrical poems, with her most famous works being 'The Song of Roland' and 'Tristan and Isolde'. Her contributions to literature are significant, and she is considered one of the representative figures of French medieval literature. more
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