"The really clever thing, in affairs of this sort, is not to win a woman already desired by everyone, but to discover such a prize while she is still unknown."
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.
View full profileGet a daily quote
A new thought from history's greatest minds, every morning.
More on #science
"My object has been, first to discover correct principles and then to suggest their practical development."
— James Prescott Joule
"Evolution is purely a religion. There is no scientific evidence at all to back up any form of macro-evolution."
— Kent Hovind
"The Gutenberg galaxy was theoretically dissolved in 1905 with the discovery of curved space, but in practice it had been invaded by the tele…"
— Marshall McLuhan
"One, whose name I won't mention, said in an interview that he had discovered a very good beer in England - it was called «pint."
— Frank Strandli
"So, right now, as long as you wash your hands more often, that is the number one thing you can do to keep you and the country safe. The scie…"
— Matt Hancock