Dante Alighieri said this quote

“ It is necessity and not pleasure that compels us. [Italian: Necessita c'induce, e non diletto.] ”

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Love, that moves the sun and the other stars

~ Dante Alighieri

There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery

~ Dante Alighieri

The wisest are the most annoyed at the loss of time.

~ Dante Alighieri

Mentre che la speranza ha fior del verde

~ Dante Alighieri