This short, powerful statement means that true peace and contentment come from accepting and aligning with a higher power's plan. It suggests that by surrendering to divine will, one finds ultimate serenity and freedom from earthly anxieties and conflicts.
Quote by Dante Alighieri: “His will is our peace.”
His will is our peace.
Insight
Historical Context
Spoken by Piccarda Donati in *Paradiso*, this profound statement expresses the ultimate serenity found in aligning one's will with God's. It reflects the core theological concept of submission to divine providence in medieval Christianity and the harmony of the blessed.
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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