Andreas Capellanus
1150
5
Quotes
Biography
Andreas Capellanus, also known as Andreas the Chaplain, was a twelfth-century French courtier and writer. He is best known for his work 'De Amore' (On Love), a treatise on the art of courtly love. His work discusses the rules of love as practiced in the medieval courts, exploring the concepts of chivalry, romance, and courtesy. Capellanus's work had a significant influence on the literature and culture of the Middle Ages.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Marriage is no real excuse for not loving.
2
Love cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by giving.
3
Everyone who is not living for love is dead to the world.
4
The sum of the whole matter is this, that a man should fear and revere his lady.
5
Any lover who is not jealous is not in love.