Be or better - Purgatory XI

Pride Comes Before a Boulder Fall! The Ultimate Fame Game Gone Wrong! 🏔️

Step into Purgatory's first terrace where the proud are literally putting the "weight" in "wait for salvation"! 💪 Here, souls who once held their heads high now struggle beneath massive boulders, forcing them into permanent bowing positions—medieval karma at its finest! Meet our all-star lineup of humbled braggarts: Omberto (killed for family pride), Oderisi (the artist who thought he was all that), and Provenzan (who begged in public to save a friend—talk about a redemption arc)! 🙏

Listen as Oderisi drops the hottest medieval reality check: "Oh vain glory of human powers!" 🔥 This illuminator-turned-philosopher schools Dante on fame's fleeting nature, explaining how Cimabue thought he ruled the art scene until Giotto showed up and stole the spotlight! Same in poetry, where one Guido replaced another—and guess who's subtly suggesting he'll outshine them all? Dante himself, humble-bragging in the pride circle! 😏 Talk about ironic timing!

The ultimate takeaway? Even in the 14th century, they knew fame was as lasting as yesterday's TikTok trend! 📱 Whether you're a medieval artist or a modern influencer, remember Provenzan's lesson: one genuine act of humility outweighs a lifetime of Instagram flexing. Next time your ego inflates, imagine carrying a boulder on your back for a few centuries—suddenly that humility challenge doesn't seem so hard! 🧘‍♂️ #DivineComedy #LifeLessons #MedievalInfluencerFail