They yearn for what they fear for.
("The Divine Comedy")
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From a little spark may burst a mighty flame.Dante Alighieri
They find seven cornices on which penitent and redeemed sinners are cleansed by the grace of God. On the first cornice, that of Pride, the proud are learning humility Our Father, dwelling in the Heavens, nowise As circumscribed, but as the things above,
Dante Alighieri
In His will is our peace.
Dante Alighieri
The experience of this sweet life. L'esperienza de questa dolce vita.
Dante Alighieri
Through me the way into the suffering city, Through me the way to the eternal pain, Through me the way that runs among the lost. Justice urged on my high artificer. My maker was divine authority, The highest wisdom, and the primal love. Before me nothing but eternal things were made, And I endure eternally. Abandon every hope, ye who enter here.
Dante Alighieri
Beauty awakens the soul to act.
Dante Alighieri
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