Abandon Quote by Dante Alighieri
“I am the way into the city of woe. I am the way to a forsaken people. I am the way into eternal sorrow. Sacred justice moved my architect. I was raised here by divine omnipotence, Primordial love and ultimate intellect. Only those elements time cannot wear Were made before me, and beyond time I stand. Abandon all hope ye who enter here.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Inferno, Canto III, 14th century
A self‑descriptive lament of being a gateway to suffering, emphasizing eternal sorrow and divine judgment.
In simple terms: Being a gate to endless sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Beware paths leading to despair.
Themes
suffering
divine judgment
despair
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “city of woe” symbolize?
- How does divine justice shape fate?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures.
