Raise the sails for better waters.

What it means

Dante opens the second part of his poem by leaving the cruel sea of Hell behind. The little ship of his mind raises its sails. When a dark chapter closes, set out on purpose.

The source

"Raise the sails for better waters." Dante said it in Purgatorio 1.1-2. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

"Per correr miglior acque alza le vele omai la navicella del mio ingegno"

Original Italian, Purgatorio 1.1-2. 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 "Raise the sails for better waters." mean?

Dante opens the second part of his poem by leaving the cruel sea of Hell behind. The little ship of his mind raises its sails. When a dark chapter closes, set out on purpose.

Who said "Raise the sails for better waters."?

Dante (1265–1321). Source: Purgatorio 1.1-2.

What is the original Italian?

Per correr miglior acque alza le vele omai la navicella del mio ingegno. Translated from the original Italian by Spartan Surfers.

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