Wise is he who this hour, not year by year, Makes himself safeguards, antidotes and shields Against the weapons death or fortune wields. (Francesco Berni)

Wise is he who this hour, not year by year, Makes himself safeguards, antidotes and shields Against the weapons death or fortune wields.

Francesco Berni

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