“To fall asleep like a bird. To have a wing you could stick your head under, a world of branches suspended above the earthly world, barely glimpsed down below, muffled and remote. Once you begin rejecting your present state, there is no knowing where you can arrive.”
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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
“Don’t pass on your passions, to settle in the stale normality. Endure. Strive. Ensure.”
“If only we could crawl inside our dreams and live there. Why can't I live inside my dream?”
“Apalah gunanya impian bila tidak diwujudkan?”