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Come scoglio immoto resta
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Come scoglio immoto resta

Fiordiligi's aria from Così fan tutte

Reckless ones, leave this place! 
And do not profane,       
with your infamous words,                    
our hearts, our ears
and our affections.        
It is useless for you
to seek to seduce our souls, 
Our faithfulness is intact                        
and is pledged to our beloveds 
until death,       
against the world and even fate.            
 
Like a rock, we stand immobile
against the wind and storm, 
and are always strong 
in trust and love.
From us is born the light 
that gives us pleasure and comfort,
and the power of death alone 
can change the affections of our hearts.
 
Respect, ungrateful spirit.
We are examples of loyalty
against your primitive hopes,
and do not make you bold.