Pride, envy, avarice - these are the spa... by Dante Alighieri | We Heart Quotes

Author Men Literature poet Pride

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

- Dante Alighieri

Other quotes by Dante Alighieri

Art imitates nature as well as it can, as a pupil follows his master; thus it is sort of a grandchild of God.

- Dante Alighieri

May

From a little spark may burst a flame.

- Dante Alighieri

Blame

The sad souls of those who lived without blame and without praise.

- Dante Alighieri

The secret of getting things done is to act!

- Dante Alighieri

Nature Art God

Nature is the art of God.

- Dante Alighieri

Will

Will cannot be quenched against its will.

- Dante Alighieri

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