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Roberto Calasso is an Italian writer renowned for his profound insights into literature, art, and history. His works often delve into complex philosophical and ideological issues, earning him a dedicated readership.

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Famous Roberto Calasso Quotes

“Nothing enchants the mind more than the existence of the outside world, of something that resists it and will not obey.”

Mind Mythology

Book:Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

Source: Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

“That something merely happens is pointless. But that something happens and a watching eye gathers it into itself is everything.”

Mind Mythology

Book:Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

Source: Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

“One operates on the mind with the mind. What else is there, after all?”

Mind Mythology

Book:Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

Source: Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

“They’re afraid I’ll die,” Prajapati thought. “They’ll always be afraid I’ll die, and they’ll always be trying to kill me.”

Mind Mythology Brahma

Book:Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

Source: Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of India

About the Author

Born: May 30, 1941
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 23

Books & Sources

Ka: Stories of the Mind and Gods of IndiaRelated source material

The Ruin of KaschRelated source material

Come ordinare una bibliotecaRelated source material

L'ardoreRelated source material

La Tavoletta dei DestiniRelated source material

Le nozze di Cadmo e ArmoniaRelated source material

Literature and the GodsRelated source material

The marriage of Cadmus and HarmonyRelated source material

Οι γάμοι του Κάδμου και της ΑρμονίαςRelated source material

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