“The best thing for a man to do is to be born and, being born, to die at once.”
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Pietro Aretino
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. more
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