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It has always been more difficult for a man to keep than to get; for, in the one case, fortune aids, which often assists injustice; but, in the other case, sense is required. Therefore, we often see a person deficient in cleverness rise to wealth; and then, from want of sense, roll head over heels to the bottom.

Giambattista Basile

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Giambattista Basile

Giambattista Basile

Born: 1566
Died: February 23, 1632 (aged 66)
Bio: Giambattista Basile was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector.
Known for:
  1. Pentamerone
  2. The Tale of Tales
  3. Sun, Moon, and Talia
  4. Petrosinella
  5. Il Pentamerone Volume 1

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