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“And Pinocchio, although he was a very merry boy, became sad also; because poverty, when it is real poverty, is understood by everybody - even by boys.”

Quote by Carlo Collodi

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Pinocchio

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Carlo Collodi
Carlo Collodi

Carlo Collodi was an Italian writer born on November 24, 1826, and died on October 26, 1890. He is known for his children's literature, with his most famous work being 'Pinocchio'. more

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“All the golden guineas had gone now and we only had the little I earned as a model. With this we had to pay for food, light and heat, and laundry and of course rent. Sometimes we were several weeks behind and the landlady would ask us for money each time we went in or out of the house. I would hear her talking about us to the other people who lived on the floor below and felt dreadfully ashamed. Charles did not mind. He just said she was a silly old bitch. As soon as Charles started to paint he forgot about the cold and money worries. That is how artists should be, but I was only a commercial artist, so I went on worrying.”