Francesco venne poi com’io fu’ morto, (Francisco vino a…
““Francesco venne poi com’io fu’ morto, (Francisco vino a buscarme, cuando estaba muerto,) per me; ma un d’i neri cherubini (pero uno de los querubines negros) li disse: “Non portar: non mi far torto. (le dijo: «No te lo lleves; no te equivoques».) Venir se ne dee giù tra ‘ miei meschini (Él debe quedarse aquí, entre mis servidores) perché diede ‘l consiglio frodolente, (porque dio un consejo fraudulento,) dal quale in qua stato li sono a’ crini; (desde ese momento, no lo he perdido de vista;) ch’assolver non si può chi non si pente, (porque no se puede absolver al que no se arrepiente,) né pentere e volere insieme puossi (y tampoco puede uno arrepentirse y seguir queriendo hacer lo mismo) per la contradizion che nol consente. (porque es una contradicción que no puede consentirse.)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character warns that one cannot escape consequences without repentance, as contradictory desires prevent true redemption.
In simple terms: You must repent to be forgiven; contradictions block redemption.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine remorse to move forward.
Themes
redemption
contradiction
morality
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
- moral decision
Key Concepts
free will
ethical dilemma
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you change contradictory desires?
- What does true repentance look like?
A Different Perspective
Redemption may be impossible without sincere change.