“Be like a solid tower whose brave height remains unmoved by all the winds that blow; the man who lets his thoughts be turned aside by one thing or another, will lose sight of his true goal, his mind sapped of its strength.”
Book:The Portable Dante
Quote by Dante Alighieri
Work
The Portable Dante
This book offers a portable edition of Dante Alighieri's renowned 'Divine Comedy', a foundational work of Italian literature and Western philosophy. It includes a translation of the poem, accompanied by annotations and commentary to aid readers in understanding the complex themes and historical context of the text. more
Author
Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and a pioneer of the Renaissance, is hailed as the father of Italian literature. Born in 1265 and died on September 14, 1321, Dante is best known for his epic poem, 'The Divine Comedy,' which is not only a great literary work but also a profound religious and philosophical treatise. more
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