Agnolo Firenzuola quotes

This ogress will want to catch two beans with one pigeon. (Agnolo Firenzuola)
No blood is from a turnip to be drawn. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
Well says the proverb, that it is better to live with wild beasts in caves, than in the same house with a cross-grained and quarrelsome woman. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
You always expect a sheep to have five legs. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
'Tis Nature's use, when in one point she fails. Aye in some other to make good the loss. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
He who desires everything, has nothing. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
He who would ease the pain of his wound, should pay his doctor well. Isn't it so, Doctor? And he who would be cured should pay him badly. View quote
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Act III., Scene V. - (Fiametta). View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola
He who makes a bad marriage never escapes from his troubles. View quote
Agnolo Firenzuola