Maxioms by Ludovico Ariosto
When the devil grows old he turns hermit.
When the devil grows old he turns hermit.
They think they have God Almighty by the toe.
They think they have God Almighty by the toe.
Who seems most hideous when adorned the most.
Who seems most hideous when adorned the most.
Who seems most hideous when adorned the most.
[Lat., Che quant' era piu ornata, era piu brutta.]
Who seems most hideous when adorned the most.
[Lat., Che quant' era piu ornata, era piu brutta.]
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
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But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se non volea pulir sua scusa tanto,
Che la facesse di menzogna rea.]
