Nothing is so indecent that it cannot be said to another person if the proper words are used to convey it.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

Much is required of those who are happy, especially if they have needed comforting in the past, and have received it.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

People tend to believe the bad rather than the good.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

My mind is wholly possessed by Love, who rules every part there of, in virtue of his all-embracing deity.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

Heaven would indeed be heaven if lovers were there permitted as much enjoyment as they had experienced on earth.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

While farmers generally allow one rooster for ten hens, ten men are scarcely sufficient to service one woman.

- Giovanni Boccaccio

Do as we say, and not as we do. [Lat., Faites ce que nous disons, et ne faites pas ce que nous faisons.]

- Giovanni Boccaccio

Although love dwells in gorgeous palaces, and sumptuous apartments, more willingly than in miserable and desolate cottages, it cannot be denied but t…

- Giovanni Boccaccio

It's better to repent what you enjoyed than to repent not having enjoyed anything.

- Giovanni Boccaccio