Matteo Maria Boiardo quotes

Matteo Maria Boiardo was an Italian Renaissance poet and nobleman, renowned for his epic poem "Orlando Innamorato." His works combined elements of chivalry, romance, and classical literature, influencing later writers like Ariosto. He played a significant role in shaping Italian literary tradition during the Renaissance. Here are 8 of his quotes:

So, in the time when virtue bloomed In lords and cavaliers of old, We lived with joy and courtesy, But then they fled down distant roads And for a long time lost the way And nevermore returned; but now The winter and sharp winds are gone, And virtue blossoms as before.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

Not deep his sorrow who in silence grieves.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

Love is the source of glory and Brings worth and honor to a man, For victory is what Love grants; Love makes an armed knight valiant.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

And I'll pursue, as always, strange Adventures, battles fought for love When virtue prospered long ago And ladies fair and barons bold Faced trials in forests or by streams, As Turpin in his book reveals. I only ask, as I pursue, That hearing may bring joy to you.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

It is a kingly act to listen to reason.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

Like dog that in the garden keepeth ward, Eating no melons, but allowing none To eat thereof, he is of all abhorred.

Matteo Maria Boiardo

Tis not possessions that bring happiness.

Matteo Maria Boiardo