Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world. Italo Calvino
Man is simply the best chance we know of that matter has had of providing itself with information about itself. Italo Calvino
If the reader looks, I think he will find plenty of moral and political ideas in my stories. Italo Calvino
Writers divide into those who write biting their nails and those who don't. Some writers write licking their finger. Italo Calvino
Of course, I'm of the generation that grew up with Hemingway and Faulkner as strong influences. Italo Calvino Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/i/italo_calvino_2.html#keDPvoyO1d6Ryhs6.99Italo Calvino
My stories are full of facts; they have a beginning and an end. For that reason, they will never... occupy a place in contemporary literature. Italo Calvino