Heaven, to keep its beauty, cast them out, but even Hell itself would not receive them for fear the wicked there might glory over them. (Dante Alighieri)

Heaven, to keep its beauty, cast them out, but even Hell itself would not receive them for fear the wicked there might glory over them.

Dante Alighieri

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