Frederic Mistral quotes

Frédéric Mistral was a French poet and lexicographer, renowned for his work in preserving the Occitan language. His poetic achievements earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature. He became a prominent cultural figure and a champion of regional identity in southern France. Here are 4 of his quotes:

When the Good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers that he created Provence. (Frederic Mistral)
Aioli intoxicates gently, fills the body with warmth, and the soul with enthusiasm. In its essence it concentrates the strength, the gaiety of Provence: sunshine. View quote
Frederic Mistral
Aioli epitomizes the heat, the power, and the joy of the Provencal sun, but it has another virtue -- it drives away flies. View quote
Frederic Mistral
Lis aubre que van founs soun li que mounton aut. View quote
Frederic Mistral

Frederic Mistral

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Occupation: French Writer
Born: September 8, 1830
Died: March 25, 1914
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Frederic Mistral

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