Ignazio Silone quotes

Ignazio Silone was an Italian writer and political activist, renowned for his anti-fascist stance and works such as "Fontamara." His novels often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the rural poor in Italy. He used his literature and activism to fight for democracy and human rights. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Fascism was a counter-revolution against a revolution that never took place. (Ignazio Silone)
Liberty is the possibility of doubting, the possibility of making a mistake, the possibility of searching and experimenting, the possibility of saying No to any authority - literary, artistic, philosophic, religious, social and even political. View quote
Ignazio Silone
The final conflict will be between the Communists and the ex-Communists. View quote
Ignazio Silone
On a group of theories one can found a school; but on a group of values one can found a culture, a civilization, a new way of living together among men. View quote
Ignazio Silone
Destiny is the invention of the cowardly, and the resigned. View quote
Ignazio Silone
This reminded me of what Ignazio Silone said in 1945 soon after he returned to Italy from his Zurich exile: The Fascism of tomorrow will never say 'I am Fascism.' View quote
Ignazio Silone

Ignazio Silone

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Occupation: Italian Author
Born: May 1, 1900
Died: August 22, 1978
Quotes count: 6
Wikipedia: Ignazio Silone

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