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Quote by Dante Alighieri
I wish not just to put forth buds but to bear fruit for the benefit of all, and to reveal truths that have not been attempted by others.
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The speaker does not want merely to begin promising ideas, like a plant putting forth buds. They want those ideas to develop into useful results that benefit everyone. They also aim to uncover truths that others have not yet tried to explore, joining practical value with original discovery.
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