240 Quotes by Cesare Pavese

All our “most sacred affections ” are merely prosaic habit.

But all years are stupid. It’s only when they’re over that they become interesting.

We are all capable of evil thoughts, but only very rarely of evil deeds: we can all do good deeds, but very few of us can think good thoughts.

We don't remember days; we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.

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.

It's pointless to cry. One is born and dies alone.