Arnaut Daniel quotes

Arnaut Daniel was a celebrated Provençal troubadour and poet of the 12th century. Known for his complex poetry and invention of the sestina form, he inspired many later writers. He is regarded as one of the greatest troubadours and a master of lyric poetry. Here are 6 of his quotes:

"O brother," said he, "He who is singled by My finger (he pointed to a spirit in front) Wrought better in the mother-tongue than I. Whether in verses of love or prose romaunt He surpassed all; and let the fools contend Who make him of Limoges of more account.

Arnaut Daniel

I am Arnaut who love the wind, And chase the hare with the ox, And swim against the torrent.

Arnaut Daniel

Briefly bursteth season brisk, Blasty north breeze racketh branch, Branches rasp each branch on each Tearing twig and tearing leafage.

Arnaut Daniel

And even if the cold wind blows, The love that rains in my heart Keeps me the warmer the colder it is.

Arnaut Daniel

E si tot venta'ill freg'aura, L'amor qu'ins el cor mi pleu Mi ten caut on plus iverna.

Arnaut Daniel