Powerful men often succeed through the help of their wives. Powerful women only succeed in spite of their husbands. — Lynda Lee-Potter Copy Share Image
“[The wives of powerful noblemen] must be highly knowledgeable about government, and wise – in fact, far wiser than most other such… — Christine de Pizan Copy Share Image
Women can be strong, be smart, be sexy, be mothers, be wives, and be powerful. We don't need to compromise. — Amber Valletta Copy Share Image
![“[The wives of powerful noblemen] must be highly knowledgeable about government, and wise – in fact, far wiser than most other such women in power. The knowledge of a baroness must be so comprehensive that she can understand everything. Of her a philosopher might have said: "No one is wise who does…” quote by Christine de Pizan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d7/christine-de-pizan-13257_ability_the-wives-of-powerful-noblemen-must-be-h_2336937.jpg)
