Quotes by Giovanni Boccaccio

About Giovanni Boccaccio:

Giovanni Boccaccio is particularly noted for his realistic dialogue, which differed from that of his contemporaries, medieval writers who usually followed formulaic models for character and plot.
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Umana cosa è l'aver compassione agli afflitti; e come che a ciascuna persona stea bene, a coloro è massimamente richiesto li quali già hanno di conforto avuto mestiere, e hannol trovato in alcuni: fra' quali, se alcuno mai n'ebbe bisogno, o gli fu...

Giovanni Boccaccio

La giovane, che non era di ferro né di diamante, assai agevolmente si piegò ai piaceri dello abate.

Giovanni Boccaccio

People tend to believe the bad rather than the good.

Giovanni Boccaccio

Heaven would indeed be heaven if lovers were there permitted as much enjoyment as they had experienced on earth.

Giovanni Boccaccio

Do as we say, and not as we do.

Giovanni Boccaccio

Human it is to have compassion on the unhappy.

Giovanni Boccaccio

In this world, you only get what you grab for.

Giovanni Boccaccio

You must read, you must persevere, you must sit up nights, you must inquire, and exert the utmost power of your mind. If one way does not lead to the desired meaning, take another; if obstacles arise, then still another; until, if your strength holds...

Giovanni Boccaccio

While farmers generally allow one rooster for ten hens, ten men are scarcely sufficient to service one woman.

Giovanni Boccaccio

Author Bio

  • NameGiovanni Boccaccio
  • DescriptionItalian author and poet
  • Born1313
  • DiedSeptember 21, 1375
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionShort Story Writer; Poet; Diplomat; Translator; Writer