fatti non foste a viver come brutti ma per sequir virtuer e conoscenza

English translation: There are several "official" translations:

19:09 Dec 4, 2001

Italian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Poetry & Literature / literary

Italian term or phrase: fatti non foste a viver come brutti ma per sequir virtuer e conoscenza

this is a quote in Italian , from Dante.

Elaine Garland

English translation:There are several "official" translations:

Explanation:
"To live like brutish beasts, but made to find
And follow virtue, and knowledge to be won."

This is by Dorothy Sayers, who is reputed to be one of the best (and one of my favorite mystery writers too).

The second site I referenced gives you another alternative.

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There are several "official" translations:

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Local time: 22:35
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