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Toga Quote by Dante Alighieri

“Ten vir-var neustály prenasleduje biednych pozemšťanov, čo žili hore bez hany i chvály. Sú spolu s podlým zborom nebešťanov, čo proti Bohu nešli do zápasu, no ani s ním' lež sami stáli stranou' Nebesá nechcú stratiť pri nich z jasu, a pekla dno čuť nechce o bedači, pri ktorej hriech by získal istú…” quote by Dante Alighieri
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““Ten vir-var neustály prenasleduje biednych pozemšťanov, čo žili hore bez hany i chvály. Sú spolu s podlým zborom nebešťanov, čo proti Bohu nešli do zápasu, no ani s ním' lež sami stáli stranou' Nebesá nechcú stratiť pri nich z jasu, a pekla dno čuť nechce o bedači, pri ktorej hriech by získal istú krásu.',””

Dante Alighieri

About This Quote

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

The quote depicts the endless torment of the damned, who are condemned to chase unattainable desires while being isolated from divine aid, highlighting the futility of their suffering.

In simple terms: The damned are forever chasing futile desires, cut off from God.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the emptiness of chasing hollow goals.

Themes

suffering spiritual isolation eternal punishment

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • religious study
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

theology existentialism human folly

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires keep you trapped in endless cycles?
  • How can you seek meaning beyond futile pursuits?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overemphasize despair, ignoring hope for redemption.

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