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Quote by Italo Calvino

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Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more

“Man's origin was as spirit, not a physical body. These souls projected themselves into matter, probably for their own diversion. Through the use of his creative powers for selfish purposes, man became entangled in matter and materiality to such an extent that he nearly forgot his divine origin and nature.”

Men Soul Matter Use Body Spirit Purpose Creative Divine Selfish Physical Body Diversion Creative Power Materiality

Author:Edgar Cayce

“Tolerance is a proof of distrust in one's own ideals.”

Ideals Proof Tolerance Distrust

Author:Friedrich Nietzsche

“I immersed myself in The Periodic Table gladly and gratefully. There is nothing superfluous here, everything this book contains is essential. It is wonderful pure, and beautifully translated...I was deeply impressed.”

Book Wonderful Pure Essentials Tables Impressed Superfluous Periodic Table

Author:Saul Bellow

“I did not plan to make the Cube.”

Plans Cubes

Author:Erno Rubik