Jacopo Sannazaro Quotes

Envy, my son, wears herself away, and droops like a lamb under the influence of the evil eye.

Jacopo Sannazaro

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• Envy, my son, wears herself away, and droops like a lamb under the influence of the evil eye.

  

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  • Son
  • Envy