"The only joy in the world is to begin." ― Cesare Pavese From Cesare Pavese Writer Added on 1/31/2026 About Cesare Pavese Cesare Pavese was an Italian writer, poet, and translator associated with postwar Italian literature. His novels and diaries explored isolation, memory, and modern life. He received the Strega Prize in 1950 shortly before his death. Born: 1908-09-09 Died: 1950-08-27 View all quotes from Cesare Pavese