A certain proverb, that the whole world knows, Says that lo… - Francesco Berni

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A certain proverb, that the whole world knows,
Says that loss also steals away our senses,
And that the man thus robbed, like madman goes
About, and right and left the blame dispenses.

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.

Sia maladetto chi si fidò mai,
O vuol fidarsi di donna che sia;
Che false sono e maladette tutte;
E più anche le belle che le brutte.

Tal l'aspro saettare, e tanto dura,
Che per l'ombra de' dardi il ciel s'oscura.

A certain proverb, that the whole world knows, Says that loss also steals away our senses, And that the man thus robbed, like madman goes About, and … - Francesco Berni

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