Quote of the day
Nothing is impossible in this world. Firm determination, it is said, can move heaven and earth. Things appear far beyond one's power, because one cannot set his heart on any arduous project due to want of strong will.
Leonardo Sciascia
Born: January 8, 1921
Died: November 20, 1989 (aged 68)
Bio: Leonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright and politician. Some of his works have been made into films, including Open Doors, Cadaveri Eccellenti and Il giorno della civetta.
Known for:
- The Day of the Owl (1960)
- To Each His Own (1966)
- Equal Danger (1971)
- Sicilian Uncles (1958)
- Una storia semplice (1989)