“Praise to be the stars that implode. A new freedom opens up within them: annulled from space, exonerated from time, existing at last, for themselves alone and no longer in relation to all the rest, perhaps only they can be sure they really exist.”
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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
“The ears are the eyes of the dark, as the stars are the eyes of the night sky.”
“TELL ME, WHEN WILL I HEAR WHAT IT MEANS TO EXIST FROM THE STARS?”
“Always wanted a girl with a heart-shaped ass. Most of my exes have ass-shaped hearts.”