Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Dante Quote “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a period of moral crisis maintain their neutrality.” ~ Dante [Dante Alighieri] (1265-1321) Bible , Conscience , Religion , Responsibility Ratings and Comments Reply Christopher Cobb 7/3/05 Ambiguety helps no man. Reply Anonymous 10/6/05 Reply Anonymous 3/18/07 Reply Gene Hilbert, Atlanta, Ga. 1/23/10 "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crises maintain their neutrality" I like the quote however this was stated by John F. Kennedy and attributed by him to Dante. So it's a misquote, as kewl as it is it's not Dante. Reply Mike, Norwalk 5/25/15 I like it Reply E Archer, NYC 5/25/15 Yikes! What about those that are not neutral in their morality for which it is considered a duty to murder those that will not submit? I would think they would deserve a hotter place than the merely apathetic... ;-) Too often the choice is merely between the devils on this side vs the devils on that side -- their morality being only might makes right. Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 5/25/15 For I am not ( Ashamed ) of the Liberty with which God has made me Free. To many times I have seen grown men, turn from the truth, of right and wrong behavior. Moral crisis, never throw off, the responsibility of taking a stand, when put to the test. It is better to suffer for the good than to suffer for the bad. By this practice, the outcome will be a blessing in the long run. Lukewarm will not get the job done ! We know the " Amen's feelings on this matter. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Dante quote is found in these categories: Bible quotes Conscience quotes Religion quotes Responsibility quotes About Dante Bio of Dante Quotations by Dante Books by/about Dante Dante videos Dante on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Dante