Maxioms by Ludovico Ariosto
But that he wrought so high the specious tale,
As manifested plainly 'twas a lie.
[Lat., Se read more
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.]
When the devil grows old he turns hermit.
When the devil grows old he turns hermit.
Such fire was not by water to be drowned, nor he his nature changed by changing ground.
Such fire was not by water to be drowned, nor he his nature changed by changing ground.
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.
