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1 " Whoever has received knowledgeand eloquence in speech from Godshould not be silent or secretivebut demonstrate it willingly.When a great good is widely heard of,then, and only then, does it bloom,and when that good is praised by man,it has spread its blossoms. "
― Marie de France
2 " Love is not honourable, unless it is based on equality. "
― Marie de France , The Lais of Marie de France
3 " Be sure that you speak with unfeigned lips. "
4 " Qui Deus a duné esciëncee de parler bone eloquence,ne s’en deit taisir ne celer,ainz se deit voluntiers mustrer". Prologue des Lais. "
5 " Whoever believes in a man is very foolish. "
6 " Anyone who has received from God the gift of knowledge and true eloquence has a duty not to remain silent "
7 " Being too consumed in fear all the time will result in poor quality of life "
8 " For above all things Love means sweetness, and truth, and measure; yea, loyalty to the loved one and to your word. "
9 " The powerful man takes as his rightthe love he desires, if but for a night. "
10 " L'amour est une blessure intérieure qui n'apparaît pas au-dehors. "
11 " But where is it written in the Gospel that we are instructed to hate anyone, however erroneous their beliefs might be? "
― Marie de France , Eleanor's Crusades: Being the true account of the noble and historic adventures of the great Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, Told by her friend, comrade, and companion, Marie De France
