Quote by Virgil

It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task.

It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difficulty of finding redemption or escaping the consequences of one's actions. It suggests that it is effortless to fall into a negative situation or make mistakes, metaphorically represented as going down into Hell. However, the real challenge lies in the arduous journey of turning things around and making amends, symbolized by the climb back to the upper air. The quote alludes to the formidable task of overcoming one's circumstances and finding the strength to seek redemption.

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