Veronica Franco
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"Veronica Franco" (1546–1591) was an Italian Poetry/poet and courtesan in 16th-century Venice.

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Such a gift might be easily taken back again.

Women have not yet realized the cowardice that resides, for if they should decide to do so, they would be able to fight you until death; and to prove that I speak the truth, amongst so many women, I will be the first to act, setting an example for them to follow.

When we too are armed and trained, we can convince men that we have hands, feet, and a heart like yours;.

To sweeten men's lying lips!

And although we may be delicate and soft, some men who are delicate are also strong; and others, coarse and harsh, are cowards.

I'm not so young as you are vain!