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“Ah me! how hard a thing it is to say” quote by Dante Alighieri
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““Ah me! how hard a thing it is to say””

Dante Alighieri

About This Quote

Source Poem: Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto III, 14th century

Expresses the difficulty and pain of speaking difficult truths.

In simple terms: Speaking truth is hard.

Key Takeaway

Choose words carefully when confronting pain.

Themes

communication truth vulnerability

Mood

somber thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict mediation
  • personal confession
  • public speaking
  • therapy

Key Concepts

literature ethics emotional labor

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you struggled to speak honestly?
  • How can you ease the pain of truth?
A Different Perspective

Truth may cause harm if not tempered.

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