The man of action is not the headstrong fool who rushes into danger with no thought for himself, but the man who puts into practice the things he knows. (Cesare Pavese)

The man of action is not the headstrong fool who rushes into danger with no thought for himself, but the man who puts into practice the things he knows.

Cesare Pavese

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