Writing the Renaissance
Bringing Sixteenth Century France to Life Through Historical Fiction
Friday, June 4, 2010
Sixteenth Century Quote of the Week
"D'être content sans vouloir davantage,
C'est un trésor qu'on ne peut estimer."
"Being happy without wanting more
Is an incalculable treasure."
Clément Marot (1496-1544), French poet
Rondeau XXVII (1540)
[Translation mine]
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Shelli (srjohannes)
June 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM
love that quote
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love that quote
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