Veronica Franco Quotes

A collection of quotes by Veronica Franco.

Veronica Franco was a well-known 16th-century Venetian courtesan and poet. Born in 1546, she was highly educated and fluent in multiple languages. Known for her beauty and wit, Franco entertained and engaged in intellectual discussions with the elite of her time. She became renowned for her sharp social commentary and emotional poetry about love, desire, and women's autonomy. Franco's life was tragically impacted by the plague, losing many loved ones and experiencing financial hardships. Nonetheless, her legacy persists through her published works and her inspiring defiance of societal norms.

Women have not yet realized the cowardice that resides, for

Women have not yet realized the cowardice that resides, for if they should decide to do so, they would be able to fight you until death and to prove that I speak the truth, amongst so many women, I will be the first to act, setting an example for them to follow.

Veronica Franco

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