This iconic line speaks to the ultimate power of love, describing it as the fundamental force that governs the entire universe, from the celestial bodies to human existence. It symbolizes divine order and cosmic harmony, the ultimate mover.
Quote by Dante Alighieri: “Love, that moves the sun and the other stars.”
Love, that moves the sun and the other stars.
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Historical Context
This is the concluding line of *The Divine Comedy*, encapsulating Dante's ultimate vision of divine love as the force animating the entire cosmos. It reflects a profound theological and poetic synthesis of his epic journey and the culmination of his spiritual quest.
About the Author
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.
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