“To run over better waters the little vessel of my genius now hoists her sails, as she leaves behind her a sea so cruel.Dante Alighieri
“Less than a drop of blood remains in me that does not tremble; I recognize the signals of the ancient flame.Dante Alighieri
“Worldly renown is naught but a breath of wind, which now comes this way and now comes that, and changes name because it changes quarter.Dante Alighieri
“It was now the hour that turns back the longing of seafarers and melts their hearts, the day they have bidden dear friends farewell, and pierces the new traveler with love if he hears in the distance the bell that seems to mourn the dying day.Dante Alighieri