How does Dante primarily differentiate between love and lust according to most scholars?

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Lust is typically sincere, whereas love is often coarse.Both love and lust are sinful acts that condemn the soul to hell.Lust is characterized by reason being dominated by desire.Lust promotes ethical growth, while love causes greater harm.

Explanation

Dante distinguishes lust as a state where desire overrides rational thought, setting it apart from love. Unlike lust, love involves a harmonious balance between reason and passion.