All 5 Uses of
desist
in
The Divine Comedy -- translated by Cary
- I more would add,
But must from farther speech and onward way
Alike desist, for yonder I behold
A mist new-risen on the sandy plain.†Canto 1.12-22 *
- As from this view I had desisted, straight
Turning a little tow'rds the other pole,
There from whence now the wain had disappear'd,
I saw an old man standing by my side
Alone, so worthy of rev'rence in his look,
That ne'er from son to father more was ow'd.†Canto 2.1-11desisted = stopped
- To follow it I hasten'd, but with voice
Of sweetness it enjoin'd me to desist.†Canto 2.1-11
- Soon as his feet desisted (slack'ning pace),
From haste, that mars all decency of act,
My mind, that in itself before was wrapt,
Its thoughts expanded, as with joy restor'd:
And full against the steep ascent I set
My face, where highest to heav'n its top o'erflows.†Canto 2.1-11desisted = stopped
- "How!" he exclaim'd, nor from his speed meanwhile
Desisting, "If that ye be spirits, whom God
Vouchsafes not room above, who up the height
Has been thus far your guide?"†Canto 2.12-22desisting = stopping
Definition:
to not do something