“Each should be sure of an untarnished name,
Before he ventures others' faults to blame.”

—  Francesco Berni

Che guardar dee ciascun d'esser ben netto,
Prima ch' altri riprenda di difetto.
XXVI, 34
Rifacimento of Orlando Innamorato

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