I saw within Its depth how It conceives_x000D_ _x000D_ All things in a single volume bound by Love_x000D_ _x000D_ of which the universe is the scattered leaves.
Dante AlighieriRead
Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Negative emotions like pride, envy, and greed ignite conflict and turmoil in human hearts.
In this quote, Dante Alighieri reflects on the destructive nature of certain emotions that can consume individuals and lead to widespread chaos. He suggests that pride, envy, and avarice are not just personal weaknesses but are the catalysts for larger societal issues, illustrating how these feelings can lead to conflict and suffering among humanity.
Themes
PrideEnvyAvariceHuman EmotionsConflict
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the destructive effects of jealousy, one might quote Dante Alighieri.
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The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
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Heaven wheels above you, displaying to you her eternal glories, and still your eyes are on the ground.
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Thus you may understand that love alone is the true seed of every merit in you, and of all acts for which you must atone.
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To get back up to the shining world from there My guide and I went into that hidden tunnel, And Following its path, we took no care To rest, but climbed: he first, then I-so far, through a round aperture I saw appear Some of the beautiful things that Heaven bears, Where we came forth, and once more saw the stars.
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