Translation: Men count them wondrous wise, and think themse… - Niccolò Forteguerri

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Translation: Men count them wondrous wise, and think themselves
Wealthy in that wherein they are but beggars,
Calling all others fools and simpletons.

Niccolò Forteguerri

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Niccolò Forteguerri (1674 – 1735) was an Italian academic, satiric poet and presbyter.

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Pen Names: Nidalmo Tiseo • Niccolò Carteromaco • Enfatico Intronato

Alternative Names: Niccolo Forteguerri • Niccolò Forteguerra • Niccolo Carteromaco

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(Ma) l’animo gentile
gentil sempre pon mente
Al buon cuor di chi dà, non al presente.

(Che) il cercar di sapere
saper quel che saputo
Accresce duolo, non m’è mai piaciuto.

(Che) rinsanisce alcun pazzo talora,
Ma il cervel de l’amante ognor peggiora.

Translation: Men count them wondrous wise, and think themselves Wealthy in that wherein they are but beggars, Calling all others fools and simpletons. - Niccolò Forteguerri

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