Life is little more than a loan shark: It exacts a very high rate of interest for the few pleasures it concedes

Life is little more than a loan shark: It exacts a very high rate of interest for the few pleasures it concedes

Luigi Pirandello, the renowned Italian playwright and novelist, is known for his deep exploration of the complexities of human existence. His works often delve into the existential questions of life, identity, and the nature of reality. One of his most famous quotes, “Life is little more than a loan shark: It exacts a very high rate of interest for the few pleasures it concedes,” encapsulates his bleak and cynical view of life.