“If our inward griefs were seen written on our brow, how many would be pitied who are now envied! [It., Se a ciascun l'interno affanno Si leggesse in fronte scritto, Quanti mai, che invidia fanno, Ci farebbero pieta!].” IfsWould BeGriefWrittenInwardBrowsEnvied Author:Pietro Metastasio
“If our inward griefs were written on our brows, how many who are envied now would be pitied. It would seem that they had their deadliest foe in their own breast, and their whole happiness would be reduced to mere seeming.” IfsWholeSeemsWould BeHappinessGriefWrittenMereBreastsInwardFoeBrowsSeemingEnvied Author:Pietro Metastasio
“If every man's internal care Were written on his brow, How many would our pity share Who raise our envy now?” IfsMenCareKindnessWrittenShareRaisesEnvyEvery ManPityInternalsBrows Author:Pietro Metastasio
