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Natalia Ginzburg was an Italian author known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Her works often focus on family and personal relationships, reflecting the changes in Italian society. She was born on July 14, 1916, and died on October 7, 1991.

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Famous Natalia Ginzburg Quotes

“So I wasn’t there when he died, which I regret. But after a certain point in life a person has to dunk her regrets in the morning coffee, just like biscuits.”

Regret Death Of A Loved One

Book:Caro Michele

Source: Caro Michele

“Our dreams are never realized and as soon as we see them betrayed we realize that the intensest joys of our life have nothing to do with reality. No sooner do we see them betrayed than we are consumed with regret for the time when they glowed within us. And in this succession of hopes and regrets our life slips by.”

Life Reality Hope Dreams Regret

Book:The Little Virtues

Source: The Little Virtues

“My tidiness, and my untidiness, are full of regret and remorse and complex feelings.”

Feelings Regret Complexes Remorse

Author:Natalia Ginzburg

“As soon as we see our dreams betrayed we realize that the intensest joys of our life have nothing to do with reality, and we are consumed with regret for the time when they glowed within us. And in this succession of hopes and regrets our life slips by.”

Dream Reality Joy Realizing Our Lives Regret Slips Our Dreams Betrayed Consumed Succession

Book:The Little Virtues

Source: The Little Virtues

About the Author

Born: July 14, 1916
Died: October 7, 1991
Known for: Author
Quotes: 47

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