“I, too, head for the Baths of Caracalla, thinking—with my old, magnificent privilege of thinking… (And let there still be a god in me that thinks, lost, weak, and childish, yet whose voice is so human it is almost a song.) Oh, to leave this prison of poverty! To be free of the yearning that makes these ancient nights so splendid! He who knows yearning, and he who does not, have something in common: man’s desires are humble.”
Quote by Pier Paolo Pasolini
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Selected Poetry of Pier Paolo Pasolini, The: A Bilingual Edition
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Pier Paolo Pasolini
Italian film director known for his unique artistic style and profound social criticism. Pasolini's films spanned a variety of styles, from Neorealism to political satire, often exploring themes of class, gender, and social inequality. His notable works include 'La Dolce Vita', 'The Decameron', and 'Sodoma 120 Days'. more
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