The Return we reap from generous actions is not always evident. – Francesco Guicciardini
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
When I look back at those pictures of my mother performing – and listen to her recordings – it makes me sad to think that all of that joy she found in her work came to an end. I wish she hadnt had to make that sacrifice, even if it was for the benefit of my father and siblings and me. – Marlo Thomas