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Quote by Ismail Kadaré

“To tell the truth, this was one of the few cases in which she had not told him just what she was thinking. Usually, she let him know whatever thoughts happened to come to her, and indeed he never took it amiss if she let slip a word that might pain him, because when all was said and done that was the price one paid for sincerity.”

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Ismail Kadaré

Ismail Kadaré, born on January 28, 1936, is a renowned Algerian writer known for his profound social criticism and unique insights into history. His works, including 'The Battle of Algiers', are celebrated for their depth and insight. more

“His suspicion that he was not going in the right direction tortmented him more and more. At last he had the conviction that he would never go anywhere but in the wrong direction, to the very end of the handful of days that was left to him, unhappy moonstruck pilgrim, whose April was to be cut off short.”

Ends Lasts Left Cutting Conviction Unhappy Suspicion Handful April Pilgrim Right Direction Wrong Direction Moonstruck

Author:Ismail Kadaré

“Montalbano felt moved. This was real friendship, Sicilian friendship, the kind based on intuition, on what was left unsaid. With a true friend, one never needs to ask, because the other understands on his own accordingly.”

Needs Kind Real Asks Left Felt Moved Intuition True Friend Unsaid Real Friendship Sicilian

Book:Inspector Montalbano: The first three novels in the series

Source: Inspector Montalbano: The first three novels in the series

“Montalbano and Valente seemed not to have heard him, looking as if their minds were elsewhere. But in fact they were paying very close attention, like cats that, keeping their eyes closed as if asleep, are actually counting the stars.”

Ifs Mind Facts Eye Stars Attention Heard Cat Elsewhere Counting

Book:The Snack Thief

Source: The Snack Thief

“continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.”