To lose the thing we love is greater pain Than to desire an… - Francesco Berni

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To lose the thing we love is greater pain
Than to desire and never to obtain.

Francesco Berni

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About Francesco Berni

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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Ere now a simple tiller of the soil
Hath spoken words of wisdom to mankind;
A cloak all tattered and besmirched with toil
Hath ofttimes clothed a man of prudent mind.

So those whose heads with snowy locks are crowned,
More ready to advise than aid are found.

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

To lose the thing we love is greater pain Than to desire and never to obtain. - Francesco Berni

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