His Words Take No Prisoners

By popular request, here are a few more quotes from Ennio Flaiano (my translation).

His views are never diplomatic, and the criticism he makes, mostly of his own country, is humorous and full of insight.

Above all, he has a sharp pen.

And his words take no prisoners.


Alberico Collina



"The political situation in Italy is critical...but it's not serious." Ennio Flaiano

"The worst that can happen to a genius is to be understood." Ennio Flaiano

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"Italian is a language spoken by dubbers." Ennio Flaiano