Italo Calvino Quotes

A human being becomes human not through the casual convergence of certain biological conditions, but through an act of will and love on the part of other people.

Italo Calvino

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: journalist
  • Nationality: italian
  • Birth: October 15, 1923 - September 19, 1985

Topics

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I was afraid that if I said, 'Yes, I'm an actor,' what would happen if I was bad at it?

Meghann Fahy

BadSaidActorAfraidHappenYes

Most of my work is, I get an idea, and, with the help of Wikipedia, I can write. I don't have to leave my apartment.

Simon Rich

WorkHelpI CanWriteLeaveGet

It's happened to far too many Americans. You open up your phone bill and wonder why there's an extra zero, or several, on the amount that you owe.

Tom Udall

YouPhoneWonderWhyOpenUp

I love period dramas and language, but I love comedy as well.

Robin McLeavy

LoveLanguageComedyWellPeriod

It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit, though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to, as Italian cuisine is superb.

Romain Grosjean

Looking ForwardLookingForwardYou

The more you can dream, the more you can do.

Michael Korda

DreamsYouDreamMore

I'm such a comedy fan that I just love laughing and so admire comedians who have brought me joy.

Miranda Hart

LoveJoyMeComedyAdmireComedians

If somebody postulates the existence of more than one god, I would have to say we don't worship the same god. If somebody says that God is basically one with the world, I would also have to say we don't worship the same god.

Miroslav Volf

GodWorldSayMoreWorshipSame

Heaven knows, I've exposed myself in my novels through the use of fantasy and imagination... now my new book is about what really happened to me... not my heroines.

Judith Krantz

MyselfImaginationMeBookHeaven

Any time you get to do a David Mamet play, it's a great opportunity. His writing is such that I think it's a big challenge, but when you get it right, it's a great opportunity to play every night, really.

Jason Priestley

OpportunityGreatTimeChallengeYou

I'm always for the Indian in the cowboy movie. Always.

Johnny Depp

AlwaysCowboyMovieIndian

The objective of the demonstrators is to win the affection of the armed agents of the government. Most of the Kiev police have now pledged their support for the people.

Bob Schaffer

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