Dante Alighieri

The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.

Dante Alighieri

This mountain’s of such sort that climbing it is hardest at the start; but as we rise, the slope grows less unkind.

Dante Alighieri

When you are nearer, you will understand how much your eyesight is deceived by distance. Therefore, push yourself a little harder.

Dante Alighieri

Without hope we live on in desire.

Dante Alighieri

A light there is in the beyond which makes the creator visible to the creature, who only in beholding him finds peace.

Dante Alighieri

A man’s renown is like the hue of grass, which comes and goes.

Dante Alighieri

A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.

Dante Alighieri

A prayer may chance to rise From one whose heart lives in the grace of God. A prayer from any other is unheeded.

Dante Alighieri

All hope abandon, ye who enter here!

Dante Alighieri

All your renown is like the summer flower that blooms and dies; because the sunny glow which brings it forth, soon slays with parching power.

Dante Alighieri