Quote by Dante Alighieri: “Through me the way into the doleful city; Through me the way into eternal pain.”

This chilling inscription from the gate of Hell warns all who enter of the terrible fate that awaits them. It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin and the unyielding nature of divine justice, emphasizing the point of no return for those condemned, a powerful warning.

These are the opening lines of Dante's journey into Hell, setting the tone for the entire first canticle and establishing the terrifying reality of divine retribution, deeply rooted in medieval Christian theology.

Italian poet born in Florence in 1265, author of the Divine Comedy, a three-part epic poem considered the greatest work of Italian literature and a cornerstone of Western literary tradition. Exiled from Florence in 1302 due to political conflict, he wrote much of his major work in exile. He died in Ravenna in 1321.