Fame is not won on downy plumes nor under canopies; the man who consumes his days without obtaining it leaves such mark of himself on earth as smoke in air or foam on water.

e quindi uscimmo a riveder le stelle" ("and thence we came forth to see again the stars")

From a small spark, Great flame has risen.

That with him were, what time the Love Divine

Love, that all gentle hearts so quickly know.

Go right on and listen as thou goest.

L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle (The love that moves the sun and the other stars)