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Not deep his sorrow who in silence grieves.

— Matteo Maria Boiardo

Poco ha doglia chi dolendo tace.

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'Tis not possessions that bring happiness.

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Love is the source of glory and
Brings worth and honor to a man,
For victory is what Love grants;
Love makes an armed knight valiant.

Whoso obedience from his subjects seeks,
'Tis fitting that he first should learn to rule.

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Like dog that in the garden keepeth ward,
Eating no melons, but allowing none
To eat thereof, he is of all abhorred.

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It is a kingly act to listen to reason.

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