Dante Alighieri

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.

Worldly fame is but a breath of wind that blows now this way, and now that, and changes name as read more

Worldly fame is but a breath of wind that blows now this way, and now that, and changes name as it changes direction.

Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men

Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men

There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery.

There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery.

Beauty awakens the soul to act.

Beauty awakens the soul to act.