--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That infinite and indescribable good…" description: "\"That infinite and indescribable good which is there above races as swiftly to love as a ray of light to a bright body.It gives of itself according to t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/192/dante-alighieri-590_body_that-infinite-and-indescribable-good-whi_1899240.jpg" --- # That infinite and indescribable good which is there above… ![“That infinite and indescribable good which is there above races as swiftly to love as a ray of light to a bright body.It gives of itself according to the ardor it finds, so that as charity spreads farther the eternal good increases upon it,and the more souls there are who love, up there, the more…” quote by Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/192/dante-alighieri-590_body_that-infinite-and-indescribable-good-whi_1899240.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/192/dante-alighieri-590_body_that-infinite-and-indescribable-good-whi_1899240.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/192/dante-alighieri-590_body_that-infinite-and-indescribable-good-whi_1899240.jpg) > “That infinite and indescribable good which is there above races as swiftly to love as a ray of light to a bright body.It gives of itself according to the ardor it finds, so that as charity spreads farther the eternal good increases upon it,and the more souls there are who love, up there, the more there are to love well, and the more love they reflect to each other, as in a mirror.” [Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dante-alighieri/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine love transcends race, spreading outward like light, increasing as more souls love and reflect that love. **In simple terms:** God’s love is universal and grows with shared compassion. Key Takeaway Cultivate love that expands beyond boundaries. Themes spirituality universality love race compassion Mood hopeful inspirational tranquil Type philosophical poetic When to use this quote - interfaith dialogues - community service - personal meditation - educational curricula Key Concepts theology metaphysics ethics Questions to Reflect On - What actions can expand love in your community? - How does love reflect back to us? 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