I cannot write of love, as I am not in love, I cannot write of beauty, as I have no beautiful mistress, I cannot write of sweetness, as I experience nothing but hardship, I cannot write of pleasure, as I am always in pain.
Joachim du Bellay Quotes
Happy is he who, like Ulysses, has taken a wondrous journey Or has won the Golden Fleece, And then returns home wise and useful To live in his homeland the rest of his days.
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| Birth: | 1522 |
| Death: | 1560 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Poet |
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Joachim du Bellay was born in Liré, Anjou, France. He was a French poet and critic. He was a member of the Pléiade. He studied law at the University of Poitiers. He published The Antiquities of Rome , the Various Rustic Games and the Regrets, from which are derived the famous sonnets "France, mother of the Arts" and " Happy who like Ulysses, a beautiful journey ".
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