Claudio Magris Quotes

History shows that it is not only senseless and cruel, but also difficult to state who is a foreigner.

True poetry ought to be secret and clandestine, concealed like a prohibited voice of dissent, while at the same time it should speak to everyone.

Every journey is played out between standstill and flight.

[E]very journey is played out between standstill and flight.

There are many hostelries in his report, which is the true account of an expedition.