“In judgement be ye not too confident, Even as a man who will appraise his corn When standing in a field, ere it is ripe.”
Quote by Dante Alighieri
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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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