Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Cesare Pavese
- Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in this world.
- No woman marries for money; they are all clever enough, before marrying a millionaire, to fall in love with him first.
- The great lovers will always be unhappy, because for them love is great and so they ask of their beloved the same intensity of thought that they have for her – otherwise they feel betrayed.
- Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference. Perhaps this is why we always love madly someone who treats us with indifference.
- The words that strike us are those that awake an echo in a zone we have already made our own—the place where we live—and the vibration enables us to find fresh starting points within ourselves.
- One does not kill oneself for love of a woman, but because love—any love—reveals us in our nakedness, our misery, our vulnerability, our nothingness.
- The whole problem of life is this: how to break out of one’s own solitude, how to communicate with others.
- But here’s the worst part: the trick to life lies in hiding from those we hold most dear how much they mean to is; if not, we’d lose them.
- Life is not a search for experience, but for ourselves. Having discovered our own fundamental level we realize that it conforms to our own destiny and we find peace.
- The only reason why we are always thinking of our own ego is that we have to live with it more continuously than with anyone else’s.
Cesare Pavese (1908-1950) was an Italian novelist, poet, and translator renowned for his literary contributions. Born in Santo Stefano Belbo, Italy, he grew up in a rural setting that greatly influenced his work. Pavese studied literature at the University of Turin and eventually became a prominent figure in Italian literature during the 20th century.
Pavese’s writing often delved into themes of solitude, alienation, and the human condition. His debut novel, “The Harvesters” (1930), depicted the struggles of peasants in his hometown, a reflection of his early life experiences. However, it was “The Moon and the Bonfires” (1950) that is considered his masterpiece, addressing the effects of World War II and the return of an exiled intellectual to his homeland.
In addition to his novels, Pavese was an accomplished poet, known for works like “Death Will Come and Have Your Eyes” (1950). He also played a crucial role in introducing American literature, particularly the works of Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner, to the Italian audience through his translations.
Tragically, Pavese’s personal life was marked by depression and unrequited love, which eventually led to his suicide in 1950. His legacy endures as his writings continue to captivate readers, exploring the human psyche and the complexities of existence.
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