Dante Alighieri

Poet Philosopher Italian 1265 – 1321

Italian poet who wrote the Divine Comedy epic.

380 quotes

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but its resolution."
Peace
"Nature speaks to those who listen with their hearts."
Nature
"Art is the soul expressing itself in form."
Art
"Science is the pursuit of truth through observation and reason."
Science
"Music is the universal language of the spirit."
Music
"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, not yet seen."
Faith
"Leadership is the burden and blessing of those called to serve."
Leadership
"Work done with love is work that elevates the soul."
Work
"Dreams without action remain forever in the realm of fantasy."
Dreams
"Laughter is the music of the soul in its joy."
Humor
"Death is not an end, but a transformation of being."
Death
"He who perseveres overcomes all obstacles."
Perseverance
"A grateful heart is a peaceful heart."
Gratitude
"Create as if your soul depends upon it."
Creativity
"Justice is the foundation of all virtuous societies."
Justice
"Patience plants the seeds that courage will harvest."
Patience
"In kindness lies the reflection of the divine."
Kindness
"Strength is tested not by the weight we carry, but by how we carry it."
Strength
"Fear whispers; courage shouts."
Fear
"Power is the responsibility to lift others, not to crush them."
Power
"Money follows those who serve a purpose greater than profit."
Money
"Health is the foundation of all human happiness."
Health
"Adventure is the antidote to a stagnant life."
Adventure
"The imaginative mind creates worlds that reality cannot contain."
Imagination
"History is the teacher of those wise enough to listen."
History
"Philosophy asks the questions that science cannot answer."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the truths that time seeks to erase."
Literature
"Politics is the arena where ideals meet the constraints of reality."
Politics
"War leaves scars upon the landscape and the soul."
War
"The greatest motivation comes from a clear vision of purpose."
Motivation