Envy Quote by Dante Alighieri
““Though every city shall he hunt her down, Until he shall driven her back to Hell, There from whence envy first did let her loose.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Inferno, Canto I, 14th century
Pursuit of a soul leads to relentless chase, ending in hellish consequences
In simple terms: Relentless pursuit leads to damnation
Key Takeaway
Avoid obsessive pursuit that harms others
Themes
sin
punishment
retribution
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
theological
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
moral law
divine justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives relentless pursuit of others?
- How does divine justice shape human actions?
A Different Perspective
Not all pursuits are morally justified
