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5 Quotes from Christine de Pizan That Teach You Everything About Life

5 Quotes from Christine de Pizan That Teach You Everything About Life

#04: "The foolish rush to end their lives. Only the steadfast soul survives."

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One historical figure whose words continue to resonate is Christine de Pizan, a writer from the 14th century.

Her insights on gender, society, and personal resilience offer a timeless perspective on issues we still discuss today.

In this article, we’ll discover five inspiring quotes from Christine de Pizan.

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1 — “I considered myself most unfortunate because God had made me inhabit a female body in this world.”

Imagine living in a world where your worth is determined the moment you’re born, based solely on your gender.

Let’s not kid ourselves; echoes of this sentiment still reverberate today.

Christine’s words capture the essence of internalized misogyny, a phenomenon where women subconsciously adopt prejudiced views against their own gender.

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