Commissario Quotes & Sayings

You know, Guido, at times I find it difficult to believe you do the sort of work you do. (Medical examiner's view of Commissario Guido Brunetti) — Donna Leon

...curiosity had the same impact on him as caffeine... (Commissario Soneri) — Valerio Varesi

Carlina with her cat-like eyes who didn't fit into any category he knew. (Commissario Garini's difficulty with his prime suspect.) — Beate Boeker

I'm the guy with the good attitude towards menstruation. — Dave Foley

The reason of football is not to be the best but to be the best team — Barry Sanders

For a while I didn't believe in marriage. But I think I do believe in having a love. I'm not saying only one love ever, but in having a good, solid relationship. I think that's possible. — Penn Badgley

The Gospel is not about man searching for GOD but GOD reaching out to mankind! — Lou Engle

I've learned ... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. — Andy Rooney

Never get too hung up on mistakes. — Warren Buffett

The beauty of Florence made up for many ugly things he saw in his work. (Commissario Garini's view of Florence,Italy.) — Beate Boeker

The character I created, 'Commissario Brunetti,' who appears in all my books, shares similar reading, artistic and musical tastes with me. Subconsciously, I knew that if I was to spend however long it would take to write this book with him, this man would have to be someone I'd like to have dinner with. — Donna Leon