Maxioms by Dante ("dante Alighieri")
O faithful conscience, delicately pure, how doth a little failing
wound thee sore!
[It., O dignitosa coscienza e read more
O faithful conscience, delicately pure, how doth a little failing
wound thee sore!
[It., O dignitosa coscienza e netta,
Come t' e picciol fallo amaro morso.]
Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands
it.
Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands
it.
My soul tasted that heavenly food, which gives new appetite while
it satiates.
[It., L'anima mia gustava di read more
My soul tasted that heavenly food, which gives new appetite while
it satiates.
[It., L'anima mia gustava di quel cibo,
Che saziando di se, di se s'asseta.]
From little spark may burst a mighty flame.
From little spark may burst a mighty flame.
The vesper bell from far
That seems to mourn for the expiring day.
The vesper bell from far
That seems to mourn for the expiring day.
