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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Non si conosce la virtu perfetta,
Se non quando fortuna ne saetta.

Così da sempre ogni capo canuto
Piu volentier consilio, ched ajuto.

Non vien si tardi il mal che non sia presto.

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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