What does Forse altro cantera con miglior plectro mean?

Answer 1

"Forse altro cantera con miglior plectro" is an Italian phrase that translates to "Perhaps another will sing with a better pick." In this context, "plectro" refers to a pick used for playing stringed instruments like Guitars. The phrase suggests that there may be someone else who can do a better job or perform more skillfully in a particular task or activity.

Answer 2

According to a footnote in the Tom Lathrop version of Don Quixote, "This is an ill-remember verse from Orlando Furioso(XXX, 16). Forsi altri cantera con miglior plettro. After having stated that Don Quixote made a third sally that took him to Zaragoza the rather cocky narrator dares anyone to take his pen and continue the story. The quote means: 'Perhaps another will sing with a better pick.' The pick being analogical with a pen."