Peccati In Famiglia Quotes & Sayings

Writers are the moral purifiers of the culture. We may not be pure ourselves but we must tell the truth, which is a purifying act. — Rita Mae Brown

People have these incredible expectations. So instead of being inspired by, say, Joni Mitchell's music, I look at it and say to myself, 'I'm going to quit - why would I think of writing or performing after listening to that?' — Idina Menzel

Books don't offer real escape, but they can stop a mind scratching itself raw. — David Mitchell

In the short term, there is scant room for dreaming, for one must choose between being taken seriously and being visionary. In the long term, however, leadership cannot afford to overlook the wisdom of dreams, even the wisdom of playful dreaming. Vision that bounds higher than the barriers that confine us often spring from earnest playfulness. — John Carver

The walk to the exit brought him into contact with several changelings. That wasn't unusual. What was unusual was the response his presence elicited. Smiles, waves, shouted hellos and even slaps on the back when he didn't move away fast enough. — Nalini Singh

This is why I have trust issues.
-A girl realizing her shampoo will never make her look like the model in the advertisement — Julie Johnson

She'd said that revenge was not sweet, that it was bloody. She was wrong. It *was* sweet. For one fleeting, glorious moment you felt incredible satisfaction. Then it was gone, empty, and you had to go on living. The power high that filled me with her light had faded, and all I tasted now were bitter ashes. — Sunny

I just want a life that's full of up-leveled joy. And I'm ready to meet a nice man! Put that out there, too. — Kim Coles

With mindfulness, you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are available in that moment. — Nhat Hanh

The Secret of Happiness lies in looking at all the wonders of the world and never forgetting the two drops of oil in the spoon. — Paulo Coelho

without touching Annabelle, she managed to urge her along toward the vicarage. — Marion Chesney

Whether you sell hamburgers or computers, we're all in the customer service business. Our goal must be to exceed our customers' expectations every day. — Dave Thomas

Hang on," Areo called back to Borely. "And quit screaming." Borely laughed. "I had always hoped to die in a glorious way. Can't think of anything more spectacular than this!" "Don't die, you idiot, — Aaron McGowan

I loathe that phrase." "Seriously?" Andrew asked, with a smile. "The idea that people fall in love," I said. "It sounds so sloppy. You just fell? Really? — Audrey Bell

The function of hate, as Sarai saw it, was to stamp out compassion - to close a door in one's own self and forget it was ever there. If you had hate, then you could see suffering - and cause it - and feel nothing except perhaps a sordid vindication. — Laini Taylor