Francesco D'Adamo
Francesco D'Adamo is an acclaimed Italian author known for his poignant children's and young adult literature. Born in Milan in 1949, he crafts narratives that explore social issues, often highlighting themes of courage and justice. D'Adamo gained international recognition with his novel "Iqbal," which illuminates the struggles of child laborers. His compelling storytelling continues to resonate with readers, combining emotional depth with a commitment to raising awareness about global injustices.
Book summaries for books written by Francesco D'Adamo
Quotes
Words are like magic, misused they are tragic.
It is from the smallest things that the biggest events of life are born.
You have to keep your head up and face unhappiness, and not run away from it. You must work through it.
The best way to drive out the devil, if he will not yield to texts of Scripture, is to jeer and flout him, for he cannot bear scorn.
When a secret is revealed, it is the fault of the person to whom it was confided, not the person who confided it.
Sometimes one has to travel to different places to find out what is most important in the end.
It is the heart that knows a man, not his words.
No one can be brave who considers pain to be the greatest evil in life, or can be temperate who considers pleasure to be the highest good.
The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and himself.
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.
The first step to wisdom is silence; the second is listening.
Sometimes a man can learn more from a foolish question than a wise answer.