"When one has made a mistake, one says. "Another time I shall know what to do," when one should say is: "I already know what I shall really do another time."
About Cesare Pavese
Cesare Pavese was an Italian novelist, poet, short story writer, translator, literary critic, and essayist. He is often referred to as one of the most influential Italian writers of his time.
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