One who imitates what is bad always goes beyond his model; while one who imitates what is good always comes up short of it. – Francesco Guicciardini
Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them. – Francesco Guicciardini
The Return we reap from generous actions is not always evident. – Francesco Guicciardini
From very early on in my childhood – four, five years old – I felt alien to the human race. I felt very comfortable with thinking I was from another planet, because I felt disconnected – I was very tall and skinny, and I didnt look like anybody else, I didnt even look like any member of my family. – Patti Smith