Of keeping silence few have paid the cost; Of having said t… - Francesco Berni

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Of keeping silence few have paid the cost;
Of having said too much, a countless host.

Francesco Berni

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Francesco Berni (ca. 1497 – May 26, 1536) was an Italian poet credited for beginning what is now known as "Bernesque poetry", a serio-comedic type of poetry with elements of satire.

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Alternative Names: Francesco Bernia • Franciscus Bernius • Francesco Berna • Francesco Bino

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Mishaps
How late soe'er they come, come aye too soon.

Che 'l perder l'acquistato e maggior doglia
Che mai non acquistar quel che l'uom voglia.

Chi ruba un corno, un cavallo, un anello,
E simil cose, ha qualche discrezione,
potrebbe chiarnarsi ladroncello;
Ma quel che ruba la riputazione,
E de l'altrui fatiche si fa bello,
Si puo chiamare assassino e ladrone.

Of keeping silence few have paid the cost; Of having said too much, a countless host. - Francesco Berni

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