There are more books in the world than hours in which to read them. We are thus deeply influenced by books we haven't read, that we haven't had the time to read. Umberto Eco bookdeeplyhour Change image and share on social
I was a fervent Catholic, and I belonged to the national organizations, even becoming one of the national leaders, until the age of 21, 22. Umberto Eco agebelongcatholic Change image and share on social
I don't see the point of having 80 million people online if all they are doing in the end is talking to ghosts in the suburbs. Umberto Eco endghostmillion Change image and share on social
I don't want to write a novel per year. I know that I need a break of one or two years. So maybe I invent some new, urgent activity so I don't fall into the trap of starting a new novel. Umberto Eco activitybreakfall Change image and share on social
With all of its defects, the global market makes war less likely, even between the U.S.A. and China. Umberto Eco chinadefectglobal Change image and share on social
The thought that all experience will be lost at the moment of my death makes me feel pain and fear... What a waste, decades spent building up experience, only to throw it all away... We remedy this sadness by working. For example, by writing, painting, or building cities. Umberto Eco buildcitydeath share on social
My grandfather had a particularly important influence on my life, even though I didn't visit him often, since he lived about three miles out of town and he died when I was six. He was remarkably curious about the world, and he read lots of books. Umberto Eco bookcuriousdie share on social
To play the trumpet, you must train your lips for a long time. When I was twelve or thirteen I was a good player, but I lost the skill and now I play very badly. I do it every day even so. The reason is that I want to return to my childhood. For me, the trumpet is evidence of the sort of young man I was. Umberto Eco badlychildhoodday share on social
The real hero is always a hero by mistake; he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else. Umberto Eco cowarddreamhero Change image and share on social