For where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defense. — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
“But in the divine nature Persons three, And in one person the divine and human.” — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
Mankind, why do ye set your hearts on things That, of necessity, may not be shared? — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
The human race finds itself in a better situation when it has the higher level of freedom. — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
Mankind is at its best when it is most free. This will be clear if we grasp the principle of liberty. We… — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
The human race is in the best condition when it has the greatest degree of liberty. — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
In that part of the book of my memory before the which is little that can be read, there is a rubric, saying, Incipit… — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
“Be as a tower, that, firmly set, Shakes not its top for any blast that blows!” — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
Pure essence, and pure matter, and the two joined into one were shot forth without flaw, like three bright arrows from a three-string bow. — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
O power of fantasy that steals our minds from things outside, to leave us unaware, although a thousand trumpets may blow loud--what stirs you… — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
The purpose of the whole (work) is to remove those who are living in this life from a state of wretchedness and lead them… — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
“Noi leggeveamo un giorno per diletto Di Lancialotto, come amor lo strinse; Soli eravamo e senza alcun sospetto Per più fiate gli occhi ci sospinse Quella lettura, e scolorocci il viso; Ma solo un punto fu quel che ci vinse. Quando leggemmo il disiato riso Esser baciato da cotanto amante, Questi, che mai da me non fia diviso, La bocca… — Dante Alighieri Copy Share
Oh foolish desires of mortals! How weak are the reasons that lead us to not take off our flight from the ground. — Dante Alighieri Copy Share Image
