Heaven would indeed be heaven if lovers were there permitted as much enjoyment as they had experienced on earth. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
“So long she held on in this mourning manner, that, what by the continuall watering of the Basile, and putrifaction of the head, so buried in the pot of earth; it grew very flourishing, and most odorifferous to such as… — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
Nothing is so indecent that it cannot be said to another person if the proper words are used to convey it. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
While farmers generally allow one rooster for ten hens, ten men are scarcely sufficient to service one woman. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
Much is required of those who are happy, especially if they have needed comforting in the past, and have received it. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
Kissed mouth don’t lose its fortune, on the contrary it renews itself just as the moon does. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
“Tu non potrai fuggir le mie saette se l´arco tiro, o sciocca peccatrice! –” — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
To have compassion for those who suffer is a human quality which everyone should possess, especially those who have required comfort themselves in the… — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
My mind is wholly possessed by Love, who rules every part there of, in virtue of his all-embracing deity. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
It's better to repent what you enjoyed than to repent not having enjoyed anything. — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
“Let this grisly beginning be none other to you than is to wayfarers a rugged and steep mountain.” — Giovanni Boccaccio Copy Share Image
