"I felt for the tormented whirlwindsDamned for their carnal sinsCommitted when they let their passions rule their reason." ― Dante Alighieri From Dante Alighieri Poet Added on 1/31/2026 About Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet, writer, and thinker best known for The Divine Comedy. His writings were central to the development of Italian literature and language. Died: 1321-09-14 View all quotes from Dante Alighieri