Pride, envy, avarice – these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
Meaning of the quote
Dante, the famous Italian poet, says that pride, jealousy, and greed are like sparks that ignite the flames of anger and selfishness in everyone's heart. These negative feelings can easily spread and cause harm to people. The message is that we should try to control these strong emotions and not let them take over our lives.
About Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri was an influential Italian poet, writer, and philosopher known for his masterpiece, the Divine Comedy. He helped establish the use of the Italian vernacular in literature and is considered a national poet of Italy and one of the greatest literary icons of the Western world.
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