Giovanni Della Casa Quotes
A man must...not be content to do things well, but must also aim to do them gracefully.
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| Birth: | 28th June, 1503 |
| Death: | 14th November, 1556 |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Profession: | Diplomat, Poet, Writer |
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Giovanni della Casa was a Florentine poet, writer on etiquette and society, and diplomat. He is celebrated for his famous treatise on polite behavior, Il Galateo overo de’ costumi. From the time of its publication, this courtesy book has enjoyed enormous success and influence.
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