Pierre de Ronsard quotes

Pierre de Ronsard was a renowned French Renaissance poet and one of the leaders of the literary group La Pléiade. His lyrical works contributed significantly to the development of French poetry and language. He is celebrated for his love sonnets and remains an enduring symbol of poetic innovation. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Gather today the roses of life. (Pierre de Ronsard)

When you are very old, at evening, by candelight, Sitting near the fire, spooling and spinning the wool, You will say, in wonder, as you sing my verses, "Ronsard praised me in the days when I was beautiful."

Pierre de Ronsard

Pierre de Ronsard

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Occupation: French Poet
Born: September 1, 1524
Died: December 27, 1585
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Pierre de Ronsard

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