Deserve Quote by Christine de Pizan

Men who have slandered the opposite sex have usually known women who were cleverer and more virtuous than they are.

— Christine de Pizan

“We've never heard About a marvel quite so great, For all the heroes who have lived In history can't measure up In bravery against…

— Christine de Pizan

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

— Christine de Pizan

If you would reflect well and wisely, you would realize that those events you regard as personal misfortunes have served a useful purpose even…

— Christine de Pizan

Those who plead their cause in the absence of an opponent can invent to their heart's content, can pontificate without taking into account the…

— Christine de Pizan

“For this reason, it is well said that misfortune is sometimes good for something, for it teaches at the same time that it hurts.”

— Christine de Pizan

“These are my habits and the way I spend my life: studying literature.”

— Christine de Pizan

“Oh! What honour for the female sex! It is perfectly obvious that God has special regard for it when all these wretched people who…

— Christine de Pizan

there is no fire without smoke but there is often smoke without fire.

— Christine de Pizan

“Speak gently but look out for your rights.”

— Christine de Pizan

Not all men (and especially the wisest) share the opinion that it is bad for women to be educated. But it is very true…

— Christine de Pizan

“Similarly, Medusa (or Gorgon) was celebrated for her outstanding beauty. She was a daughter of the very wealthy king Phorcys whose large kingdom was…

— Christine de Pizan