Ignazio Silone Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ignazio Silone.

Ignazio Silone (1900–1978) was an Italian writer and politician. Born in the Abruzzo region, he joined the Socialist Party in his youth but later became disillusioned with its ideology. Silone's most famous work is the novel "Fontamara" (1933), which portrays the struggles of an impoverished rural community under fascist rule. He went on to write several other acclaimed novels, including "Bread and Wine" (1936). Silone was an anti-fascist activist and after World War II he co-founded the Italian Socialist Party. Throughout his life, he advocated for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice.