Ignazio Silone

Italian author and politician (1900-1978).

Born May 1st, 1900 in Pescina. [ref]

Died August 22nd, 1978 at 78 years old in Geneva. [ref]

Occupations
journalist, novelist, playwright, politician, writer
Website
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson