Quote by Italo Calvino

Biographical data, even those recorded in the public registers, are the most private things one has, and to declare them openly is rather like facing a psychoanalyst.

Biographical data, even those recorded in the public registe

Summary

This quote suggests that personal information, even if it is publicly recorded, is considered highly private. Sharing such intimate details is compared to sharing with a psychoanalyst wherein individuals open themselves up for analysis and scrutiny. It highlights the vulnerability and the potential discomfort associated with revealing personal information, whether voluntarily or in a public manner. This quote raises the importance of ensuring privacy and the potential consequences in exposing personal data to others.

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Legacy

By Italo Calvino

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