Dante Alighieri

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• The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.

  • Morality

• He loves but little who can say and count in words how much he loves.

  • Love

• The secret of getting things done is to act!

  • Work

All 14 quotes from Dante Alighieri

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