The only joy in the world is to begin. It is good to be alive because living is beginning, always, every moment.
CESARE PAVESEThose philosophers who believe in the absolute logic of truth have never had to discuss it on close terms with a woman.
More Cesare Pavese Quotes
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Why does a man who is truly in love insist that this relationship must continue and be “lifelong”? Because life is pain and the enjoyment of love is an anesthetic. Who would want to wake up halfway through an operation?
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All our “most sacred affections ” are merely prosaic habit.
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When writing poetry, it is not that produces a bright idea, but the bright idea that kindles the fire of.
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We can all do good deeds, but very few of us can think good thoughts.
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Living is like working out a long addition sum, and if you make a mistake in the first two totals you will never find the right answer. It means involving oneself in a complicated chain of circumstances.
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I am the captain of my destiny, I do not abandon the ship in hard times, But, I do have sense enough not to go down with the ship.
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A dream is a creation of the intelligence, the creator being present but not knowing how it will end.
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I spent the whole evening sitting before a mirror to keep myself company.
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Not believing in anything is also a religion .
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No one ever lacks a good reason for suicide.
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There is mercy for everyone, except those who are bored with life.
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We like to have work to do, so as to have the right to rest.
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If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.
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We must never say, even in fun, that we are disheartened, because someone might take us at our word.
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The real affliction of old age is remorse.
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