TOI Lifestyle Desk, “Quote of the Day by Dante” (2026)
“One of the most iconic lines of Dante is, ‘Consider your origin. You were not formed to live like brutes but to follow virtue and knowledge.’ Dante Alighieri is one of the most important writers from the late Middle Ages. People often call him the ‘father of the Italian language.’ His life, works, and influence extend well beyond literature. They have changed how people think about culture, philosophy, and theology. […]” —TOI Lifestyle Desk, Times of India, Apr 21, 2026
Sighting Citation:
“TOI Lifestyle Desk, “Quote of the Day by Dante” (2026).” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. June 8, 2026. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/toi-lifestyle-desk-quote-of-the-day-by-dante-2026/.
Posted June 8, 2026