He who conveys a ring, a horse, a hat, And things like thes… - Francesco Berni

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He who conveys a ring, a horse, a hat,
And things like these, shows some discrimination;
Mere petty pilfering a the name for that.
But him who steals another's reputation,
And on the fruits of others' toil grows fat,
Hail thief and murderer by acclamation.

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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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.

He still fought stoutly on—and he was dead.

Whoe'er he be, none more than human deem,
And each may speak as good to him doth seem.

He who conveys a ring, a horse, a hat, And things like these, shows some discrimination; Mere petty pilfering a the name for that. But him who steals… - Francesco Berni

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