Abandon Quote by Dante Alighieri
“Through me you pass into the city of woe: Through me you pass into eternal pain: Through me among the people lost for aye. Justice the founder of my fabric moved: To rear me was the task of power divine, Supremest wisdom, and primeval love. Before me things create were none, save things Eternal, and eternal I shall endure. All hope abandon, ye who enter here.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Inferno, Canto III, 1308-1320
The inscription warns that all who enter Hell abandon hope, emphasizing eternal suffering and divine judgment.
In simple terms: Enter Hell, lose hope forever.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the gravity of moral choices.
Themes
sin
eternity
judgment
Mood
ominous
solemn
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal moral crises
- legal decisions
- spiritual reflections
- psychological despair
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "abandon hope" mean to you?
- How do you confront inevitable suffering?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across cultures and religions.
