The purpose of the whole [the Comedy] and of this portion [the Paradiso] is to remove those who are living in this life from the state of wretchedness, and to lead them to the state of blessedness.

The more souls who resonate together, the greater the intensity of their love... and, mirror-like... each soul reflects the other.

The path to paradise begins in hell.

L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle (The love that moves the sun and the other stars)

There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you.

Remember tonight... for it is the beginning of always.

The secret of getting things done is to act!

Follow your path, and let the people talk.

Three things remain with us from paradise: stars, flowers and children.

In the middle of the journey of our life I came to myself within a dark wood where the straight way was lost.

Beauty awakens the soul to act.

The climber, like a fox which is hard-pressed, should always have one more trick in his bag.

Nobody from your past should beheld responsible for your future.The only person accountable foryour future is you.

Godliness with contentment is rare.

It is wickedness when you only enjoy the benefit of a country and not contribute to the development of the country.

Where terrorists offer injustice, disorder and destruction, the United States and its allies stand for freedom, fairness, equality, hope, and opportunity.

Once in a while it's good to challenge yourself in a way that's really daunting.

I love telling stories and acting and entertaining people. I don't want to make fun of people.

Fantasies are real. They have effects on your soul, even though, as I was too young to really step forward.

Hushed as midnight silence.

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts