Ridente Quotes & Sayings

A glass of absinthe is as poetical as anything in the world. What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset? — Oscar Wilde

In the end, after advice from the Foreign Office, she decided make a three-day visit to Bosnia, still slowly recovering from civil war, in the company of the distinguished journalist Lord Deedes. He recalled not only her gentle sense of humour but her ability to listen and to communicate the uncommunicable. When she walked around Sarajevo's largest cemetery she encountered a mother tending her son's grave. 'There was no language barrier,' he wrote. 'The two women gently embraced. Watched this scene from a distance, I sought in my mind who else could have done this. Nobody. — Andrew Morton

Every object tells a story if you know how to read it. — Henry Ford

Work hard, respect yourself, respect others, and never, ever turn your back on the needy. — J.B. Turner

I think it's important to have an experienced writer or editor critique your work to get it ready to pitch an agent. — Tom Robinson

There are few, very few, that will own themselves in a mistake. — Jonathan Swift

The war against war is going to be no holiday excursion or camping party. — William James

Ma vie piu lieta, piu ridente a belle/ ardisce aprire il seno al sol la rosa ... which express that the rose is more daring then the humble violet! — Marina Fiorato

I think we are all coming to realize the web in all its manifestations is a sucking time hole. — Carol Anshaw

Compassionate Saviour! We welcome Thee to our world, We welcome Thee to our hearts. We bless Thee for the Divine goodness Thou hast brought from heaven; for the souls Thou hast warmed with love to man, and lifted up in love to God; for the efforts of divine philanthropy which Thou hast inspired; and for that hope of a pure celestial life, through which Thy disciples triumph over death. — William Ellery Channing

Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States. — Rick Larsen

"For 46 years, we were engaged in a worldwide battle against communism". "During that time, there were countless heroes, who served in our nation's Armed Forces and played a critical role in America's triumph. These men and women, who sacrificed so much for so many, deserve to be awarded the Cold War Service Medal in recognized of their faithful service to their country and tireless defense of freedom around the world." — Mary Landrieu