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“Thou shall know by experience how salt the savor is of others' bread, and how sad a path it is to climb and descend another's stairs.”

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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