Giovanni Boccaccio
Italian writer and poet, author of the Decameron.
Core Belief
"Humanity and earthly experience are the primary sources of meaning and value, though one must always remain cognizant of the transient nature of life and the importance of seeking knowledge and beauty."
Worldview
A humanist worldview that embraces the complexities of human nature, acknowledging both its noble aspirations and its inherent flaws, with a focus on the beauty and transience of earthly life.
Personality
A complex character marked by both intellectual curiosity and deep emotional sensitivity; he is passionate, witty, and prone to melancholy, demonstrating a lifelong struggle between earthly pleasures and spiritual pursuits.
In Their Own Words
"But if the love that hath and still doth burn me No love at length return me, Out of my thoughts I'll set her: Heart let her go, O heart I pray thee let her!"
"Fix'd in the heart, how can the heart forget her."
"He was the most human writer the Renaissance produced in Italy."
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