I saw within Its depth how It conceives_x000D_ _x000D_ All things in a single volume bound by Love_x000D_ _x000D_ of which the universe is the scattered leaves.
Dante AlighieriRead
Here let dead poetry rise once more to life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the revival and relevance of poetry in expressing human experiences.
Dante Alighieri calls for a revival of poetry, suggesting that it possesses a timeless quality that can resonate with life experiences. By invoking 'dead poetry,' he implies that past poetic works still hold value and meaning, urging us to bring them back into our consciousness and appreciation, allowing them to inspire and guide us anew.
Themes
PoetryRevivalArtExpressionLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of literature, one could quote Dante to highlight how poetry still speaks to us today.
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The customs and fashions of men change like leaves on the bough, some of which go and others come.
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Heaven wheels above you, displaying to you her eternal glories, and still your eyes are on the ground.
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Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
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Thus you may understand that love alone is the true seed of every merit in you, and of all acts for which you must atone.
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