Alcune Piante Quotes & Sayings

DEDICATION To Staci — Patricia Cornwell

In general, I start with an idea and a general gist of how I want the story to end, and I let the characters write through me. Research along the way informs my characters of where they must go and what they must do when they get there. Fate and Chance have roles, too, pushing the characters out of their comfort zone and into circumstances where they must either grow, or die. Well. Grow or get really uncomfortable. (My stories thus far are not THAT heavy.) — Kristi Cramer

Life is rather like a long train ride; you may encounter a great many people, but looking out from your own small compartment of self you catch only a glimpse of other people's joy or despair. — Faith Baldwin

As we drove, I imagined we were standing still and the world was coming toward us. — Jonathan Safran Foer

Some of the most significant advances in molecular biology have relied upon the methodology of genetics. The same statement may be made concerning our understanding of immunological phenomena. — Baruj Benacerraf

If you like old cars detective, eastern North Carolina is perfect for you" he said smoothing his tie. "We have oodles of vintage vehicles around here, don't we Colonel? In fact I like to think of them as one of poverty's little perks. — Sheila Turnage

That acknowledgment of weakness which we make in imploring to be relieved from hunger and from temptation is surely wisely put in our daily prayer. Think of it, you who are rich, and take heed how you turn a beggar away. — William Makepeace Thackeray

I must be cheaper now than I was ten years ago in order to get a laugh. It's not funny now if I leave the table and give the waiter a nickel tip, which was a laugh years ago. Today I must maneuver it so that somehow I get the waiter to give me a nickel tip. — Jack Benny

In this temple As in the hearts of the people For whom he saved the Union The memory of Abraham Lincoln Is enshrined forever — Royal Cortissoz

Carles Puyol is a Barcelona legend. He could have been playing every two weeks but he has shown dignity until the end. — Cesc Fabregas

Across the board, having the opportunity to develop our strengths is more important to our success than our role, our title, or even our pay. — Tom Rath