Quote by Donna Leon

Italians know about human nature - they understand human nature perhaps better than anyone else does. They know that people are weak and greedy and lazy and dishonest and they just try to make the best of it to work around it.

Italians know about human nature - they understand human nat

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This quote suggests that Italians have a deep understanding of human nature, particularly its flaws and weaknesses. It suggests that Italians recognize traits such as weakness, greed, laziness, and dishonesty in people, and instead of fighting against them, they embrace this understanding. Italians are portrayed as people who strive to find ways to maneuver and succeed within the confines of these human shortcomings, reflecting a practical, adaptable, and realistic attitude towards human behavior.

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