You try to be young, maybe you like to have a few toys, but it's not the most important thing in life.

Put a compass to paper and trace a circle. Then tell me which other country has such a concentration of places like Amalfi, Naples, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, Positano, Pompeii, and Capri.

When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.

Italian style is a natural attitude. It is about a life of good taste. It doesn't have to be expensive. Simple but with good taste. Luxury is possible to buy. Good taste is not.

I remember perfectly my first trip to New York, when I was on the bridge between Brooklyn and Manhattan, when I saw the skyscrapers. It was like an incredible dream.

My father taught me respect for quality as well as a sense of dignity - great values as we face a world going in a different direction. I try to teach my children to stay close to the real things.

I was born and I live in a small village, where the centre of life is the square, and the small bar/cafe.

Image is something you construct, while reputation starts at home. If you are able to pass on solid values to your children, then they can become citizens of the world.

My father wasn't absolutely delighted. He wanted me to become a lawyer. I studied law, but I thought the shoe business was more exciting.

When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life.

I am a liberal. I want everyone to be well.

Don’t kiss me, ” she said warningly.“I don’t intend to, ” he replied, smiling a little. “I don’t have my whip and chair with me.

A person must first learn how to walk on their own before you can guide them in the right direction.

If you want the advice of an old man, don't be afraid of making mistakes. That's life. Just be sure you're making them for the right reason.

Ive created a new drink! I'm calling it the Piñata Colada! Its sweet and tasty, but when you wake up the next morning your head feels like its been hitten with a stick.

The Indians have such strong traditions and aesthetics, and the people are beautiful, as are their goods.

Among all nations, through the darkest polytheism glimmer some faint sparks of monotheism.

Someone who has a disability is not necessarily in distress. You may be embarrassing and inconveniencing someone by butting in and making assumptions.

The impromptu reply is precisely the touchstone of the man of wit.

This sort of dwindling band of true believers each year gets together and talks about the wonderful progress that's been made. None of the rest of us can ever see that.

Our unborn never got to grow, never got to see what's, next, In this world full of countless threats.