Dino Compagni believed greatly in the potential of Florence and spoke passionately about the great divide within it. When speaking of the city, Compagni used words like “noble,” “ample,” “fecund,” “temperate,” and “regal.” These descriptors introduce two ideas that Compagni held about the city. The first is that Florence was noble, possessing a long history of influence and deserving of respect. Compagni also described the city using words that suggest it was well-located and capable of economic viability. This indicates that the city had a great potential for success. In Compagni’s eyes, when Florence is destroyed it will not be its destiny but instead a squandering of its natural attributes and admirable history. He began to elaborate on
