Cesare Pavese Quotes

Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion.

Wonder is the desire for knowledge.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

Love is not an emotion; it is a drive.

Love is ever the beginning of knowledge as fire is of light.

We know next to nothing about virtually everything. It is not necessary to know the origin of the universe; it is necessary to want to know. Civilization depends not on any particular knowledge, but on the disposition to crave knowledge

There is no desire more natural than the desire of knowledge. (Il n'est desir plus naturel que le desir de connaissance)

Sometimes you find the panel, but it doesn’t open; sometimes it opens, and your gaze meets nothing but a mouse skeleton. But at least you’ve looked. That’s the real distinction between people: not between those who have secrets and those who don’t, but between those who want to know everything and those who don’t. This search is a sign of love I maintain.

Sex is funny and love is serious.

I do want love. Genuine love.

Music is like making love: either all or nothing.

I love researching. That's one of my favorite parts about school.

Love is so simple.

There is no art without Eros.

There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge.

Reason is not what decides love.

Love is the reason you were born.

The song Venus de Milo, the whole subject of it is Love is a drug.

Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

Love is the same as like except you feel sexier.

Love is a really scary thing, and you never know what's going to happen. It's one of the most beautiful things in life, but it's one of the most terrifying. It's worth the fear because you have more knowledge, experience, you learn from people, and you have memories.

To love is to admire with the heart; to admire is to love with the mind.

Love is a friendship set to music.

In cases where every thing is understood, and measured, and reduced to rule, love is out of the question.

Love is the essence of life; love touches all of our work. Love never leaves us. It clings to us, and we cling to it.