Weeping itself there does not let them weep, And grief that finds a barrier in the eyes Turns itself inward to increase the anguish. (Dante Alighieri)

Weeping itself there does not let them weep, And grief that finds a barrier in the eyes Turns itself inward to increase the anguish.

Dante Alighieri

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