Umberto Eco, from Travels in Hyp Quotes

A collection of quotes by Umberto Eco, from Travels in Hyp.

Umberto Eco (1932-2016) was an Italian novelist, philosopher, and semiotician. Best known for his internationally acclaimed novel "The Name of the Rose," Eco's work often delved into themes of history, religion, and conspiracy theories. Alongside his successful writing career, he was a renowned professor of semiotics and a prolific essayist. His intellectual curiosity and multidisciplinary approach made him one of the most influential and respected thinkers of his time. Eco's impactful contributions to literature and his scholarly pursuits continue to inspire and captivate readers around the world.

Terrorism is a biological consequence of the multinationals,

Terrorism is a biological consequence of the multinationals, just as a day of fever is the reasonable price of an effective vaccine . . . The conflict is between great powers, not between demons and heroes. Unhappily, therefore, is the nation that finds the heroes underfoot, especially if they still think in religious terms and involve the population in their bloody ascent to an uninhabited paradise.

Umberto Eco, from Travels in Hyp

Terrorism