“For this reason, the man who is cowardly and lazy in his soul is mocked by everyone, and there is no one who would not say that it is better to be a woman than such a man.”

About Christine de Pizan

Author • French

Christine de Pizan was an Italian-French author who served as a court writer for several French dukes and the royal court during the reign of Charles VI. She is considered one of Europe's first professional female...