In Dante the hero would rather flee and renounce the tempting embrace instead of yielding to his desires and enduring the attendant dangers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dante's hero avoids desire to prevent danger and ruin.
- In plain terms
- Heroes often choose to run from temptation instead of giving in.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding temptation can be a heroic act.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fleeing temptation brave or cowardly?
- When is avoidance the right choice?
Another view
Running away does not always resolve the underlying desire.
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