Giovanni Boccaccio: Quotes about people

Giovanni Boccaccio was Italian author and poet. Explore interesting quotes on people.
Giovanni Boccaccio: 54 quotes13 likes

“The power of the pen is far greater than those people suppose who have not proved it by experience.”

Giovanni Boccaccio book The Decameron

Le forze della penna sono troppo maggiori che coloro non estimano che quelle con conoscimento provato non hanno.
Eighth Day, Seventh Story
The Decameron (c. 1350)

“People are more inclined to believe in bad intentions than in good ones.”

Giovanni Boccaccio book The Decameron

La gente è più acconcia a credere il male che il bene.
Third Day, Sixth Story
The Decameron (c. 1350)

“It frequently happens that people grow tired of always eating the same food, and desire a change of diet.”

Giovanni Boccaccio book The Decameron

Sempre non può l' uomo un cibo, ma talvolta desidera di variare.
Seventh Day, Sixth Story
The Decameron (c. 1350)