Literature is my life of course, but from an ontological point of view. From an existential point of view, I like being a teacher.
Antonio Tabucchi
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More quotes by Antonio Tabucchi
- Literature for me isn't a workaday job, but something which involves desires, dreams and fantasy.
- I live quietly at home among my family and friends.
- My job is to look at what politics is doing, not be a politician myself.
- Literature is my life of course, but from an ontological point of view. From an existential point of view, I like being a teacher.
- No, I'm happy to go on living the life I've chosen. I'm a university teacher and I like my job.