Francesco Berni quotes - page 2

With whip and spur he paid his tavern bill. (Francesco Berni)
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. View quote
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But little virtue hath the tardy gift. View quote
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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. View quote
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And still the arrows flew so thick and fast, That, as by clouds, the heavens were overcast. View quote
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He still fought stoutly on-and he was dead. View quote
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