Christine De Pizan, The Selected Writings Quotes

Speak gently but look out for your rights.

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

I do not consider my deeds or my knowledge to be a great thing. The only fact is — and I can say this honestly — that I love learning and a solitary life.

... one could find plenty of intelligent women in the world if one were willing to look.

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