“Lucky are you, reader, if you happen not to be of that sex to whom it is forbidden all good things; to whom liberty is denied; to whom almost all virtues are denied; lucky are you if you are one of those who can be wise without its being a crime.”
Quote by Marie de Gournay
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Marie de Gournay
Marie de Gournay, born on October 6, 1565, and died on July 13, 1645, was a prominent French writer of the 17th century. Known for her profound philosophical and moral reflections, she is considered an important figure in French literature of her time. more
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