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Pietro Aretino, an Italian Renaissance author and satirist, was born on April 20, 1492, and died on October 21, 1556. Known for his sharp satire and exposure of social darkness, Aretino's works have had a profound impact on literature.

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“Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want to get something out of them, otherwise you'll come home to me with a full belly and an empty purse.”

Ifs Men Want Home Empty Spread Great Men Deceit Coming Home Thick Flattery Belly Darling Purses

Book:The School of Whoredom

Source: The School of Whoredom

“Perfumed and gallant words make our ears belch.”

Ears Flattery Gallant Milk And Honey

Book:The Works of Aretino: Biography: de Sanctis. The letters. The sonnets. Appendix

Source: The Works of Aretino: Biography: de Sanctis. The letters. The sonnets. Appendix

“There is no food more satiating than milk and honey; and just as such foods produce disgust for the palate, so perfumed and gallant words make our ears belch.”

Produce Ears Honey Milk Disgusting Flattery Palate Gallant Milk And Honey

Book:The Works of Aretino: Biography: de Sanctis. The letters. The sonnets. Appendix

Source: The Works of Aretino: Biography: de Sanctis. The letters. The sonnets. Appendix

About the Author

Born: April 20, 1492
Died: October 21, 1556
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Quotes: 36

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