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