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Italo Calvino Quotes

Italian - Journalist | October 15, 1923 - September 19, 1985

For the critic, the author does not exist; only a certain number of writings exist.

Critic Exist Only Number Certain

I will revolutionise art and the world. Hurrah!

My university work was not central to my education.

Work Education University Central

Every morning I tell myself, 'Today has to be productive' - and then something happens that prevents me from writing.

Morning Today Myself Me Writing

Every day I tell myself that reading newspapers is a waste of time, but then... I cannot do without them. They are like a drug.

Time Myself Day Reading Every Day

Thoughtful lightness can make frivolity seem dull and heavy.

Thoughtful Seem Heavy Make Dull

One writes fables in periods of oppression.

Oppression Fables Periods Writes

New York is a fabled city, a fabulous city.

New York City New Fabulous York

I feel so at home in New York that I don't have the urge to write about it.

Home New York Feel New Write I Feel

Of course, I'm of the generation that grew up with Hemingway and Faulkner as strong influences.

Strong Generation Up Influences Grew

In 'Cosmicomics,' I came close to science fiction - I was inspired by cosmological subjects and the workings of the universe and invented a character who was a sort of witness to everything that was happening inside the solar system.

Character Science Universe Solar

I spend 12 hours a day reading on most days of the year.

Day Reading Year Days Hours Most

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