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If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!
— Marie de France
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Marie de France
poet, writer, translator, nun, fabulist
1100 – 1299
Marie de France was a poet, likely born in France, who lived in England during the late 12th century. She lived and wrote at an unknown court, but she and her work were almost certainly known at the royal court of King Henry II of England. Virtually nothing is known of her life; both her given name and its geographical specification come from manuscripts containing her works. However, one written description of her work and popularity from her own era still exists. She is considered by scholars to be the first woman known to write francophone verse.
All Quotes by Marie de France
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If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain!
— Marie de France
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For above all things Love means sweetness, and truth, and measure; yea, loyalty to the loved one and to your word. And because of this I dare not meddle with so high a matter.
— Marie de France
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Fairest and dearest, your wrath and anger are more heavy than I can bear; but learn that I cannot tell what you wish me to say without sinning against my honour too grievously.
— Marie de France