Whoso obedience from his subjects seeks, 'Tis fitting that he first should learn to rule. - Matteo Maria Boiardo

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Chi vuole aver soggetti, che obbediscano,
Convien, che prima sappia comandare.

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Siccome al Cane in guardia posto all'orto,
Che non mangia i poponi, e non congente,
Che altri ne mangi, ogni uomo gli dà torto.

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Atto regale e intender la ragione.

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