Antonio Tabucchi

It's the job of intellectuals and writers to cast doubt on perfection.

Doubts are like stains on a shirt. I like shirts with stains, because when I'm given a shirt that's too clean, one that's completely white, I immediately start having doubts.

There are some fundamental values it's impossible to be wrong about.

Exhaust the little moment. Soon it dies. And be it gash or gold it will not come Again in this identical guise.

Individuals, too, who cultivate a variety of skills seem brighter, more energetic and more adaptable than those who know how to do one thing only.

Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters.