Quotation by

Italo Calvino

The satirist is prevented by repulsion from gaining a better knowledge of the world he is attracted to, yet he is forced by attraction to concern himself with the world that repels him.

Italo Calvino

Knowledge

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The satirist struggles to understand the world they criticize because their disgust keeps them at a distance. However, their interest in that same world compels them to study it closely despite their negative feelings.

More by this author

All quotes by Italo Calvino →

More quotes about Knowledge

See all →

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.

Information is not knowledge.

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

Knowledge of what is does not open the door directly to what should be.

Ignorance is the curse of God knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.