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Biography: Umberto Eco was renowned for his novel "The Name of the Rose." Born in... more Biography: Umberto Eco was renowned for his novel "The Name of the Rose." Born in 1932 in Italy, he was a prolific writer, philosopher, and semiotician. He authored numerous essays blending fiction with scholarly analysis. His works often explore the interplay between literature, culture, and semiotics. He passed away in 2016. less
"When one loses a sense of fundamental dignity, one is appalled by vanity in others."
Tags: Human nature, Morality, Self-worth, Self-respect, Self-perception
"Every country, and climate, provides the vibes for its own underworld."
Tags: Society, Diversity, Culture, Environment, Mood
"He who knows the pleaser to be false, yet still takes pleasure, is more complete as a human."
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Perception, Human nature
"The universe is a grand book, full of notes in all margins."
Tags: Inspiration, Philosophy, Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge
"What we honor as prudence in our elders is simply panic in action."
Tags: Wisdom, Experience, Fear, Action, Decision-making
"For me, the Library is a temple."
Tags: Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge, Literature, Reading
"Fiction is a lie that tells us true things."
Tags: Philosophy, Truth, Literature, Art, Insight
"Be as precise as possible about what you are going to do. The audience will be fascinated not by your vanishing act, but by your honesty."
Tags: Authenticity, Communication, Trust, Honesty, Clarity
"Writing does not mean to passively add to the noise of the world but to actively engage in the transformation of knowledge"
Tags: Creativity, Knowledge, Communication, Transformation, Expression
"The wise man does not believe in absolute certainty"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Knowledge, Critical thinking, Uncertainty
"In a world where, let's say, everyone is blogging, it's difficult for a citizen to know what is really happening"
Tags: Media, Digital age, Journalism, Information overload, Public awareness
"What does it mean to understand something fully? It means to be able to analyze and explain it"
Tags: Learning, Knowledge, Understanding, Education, Insight
"It is sometimes by chance, rather than by logic, that we discover the truth"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Truth, Insight, Exploration
"Creativity is always preceded by destruction"
Tags: Creativity, Growth, Innovation, Change, Transformation
"We live through the books. Through them, we are able to function well as citizens of the world"
Tags: Knowledge, Empathy, Education, Literature, Reading
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