Who said "A small spark can light a great flame."?

Dante (1265–1321). Source: Paradiso 1.34.

What is the original Italian?

Poca favilla gran fiamma seconda. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

Is "A small spark can light a great flame." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Poca favilla gran fiamma seconda

A small spark can light a great flame.

Dante, Paradiso 1.34

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What it means

Dante hopes his attempt will inspire better poets after him. Big things often start small. Your spark may be the one that catches.

The source

"A small spark can light a great flame." Dante said it in Paradiso 1.34. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

"Poca favilla gran fiamma seconda"

Original Italian, Paradiso 1.34. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Dante (1265–1321). Florentine poet who wrote the Divine Comedy in exile, a journey from the dark wood through Hell and up to the stars.

Questions

What does "A small spark can light a great flame." mean?: Dante hopes his attempt will inspire better poets after him. Big things often start small. Your spark may be the one that catches.
Who said "A small spark can light a great flame."?: Dante (1265–1321). Source: Paradiso 1.34.
What is the original Italian?: Poca favilla gran fiamma seconda. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.
Is "A small spark can light a great flame." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"A small spark can light a great flame." (Dante, Paradiso 1.34, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-small-spark-can-light-a-great-flame