A king that would to do his duty try, Is steward, truly, an… - Francesco Berni

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A king that would to do his duty try,
Is steward, truly, and not sovereign
Of those who bow to his authority.

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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That we may know
Whether the devil doth his looks belie,
And if he is as ugly as we paint him.

Cursed be he who e'er has put his trust
Or who henceforth shall trust in woman's heart;
False are they all, and to mankind a curse;
The plain are bad enough, the fair are worse.

Che lasciar quel che s'ama, e peggio assai
Che disiarlo, e non averlo mai.

A king that would to do his duty try, Is steward, truly, and not sovereign Of those who bow to his authority. - Francesco Berni

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