Venice Quotes
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I am firmly convinced, therefore, that to set up a republic which is to last a long time, the way to set about it is to constitute it as Sparta and Venice were constituted; to place it in a strong position, and so to fortify it that no one will dream of taking it by a sudden assault; and, on the other hand, not to make it so large as to appear formidable to its neighbors. It should in this way be able to enjoy its form of government for a long time. For war is made on a commonwealth for two reasons: to subjugate it, and for fear of being subjugated by it.
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For about 150 days a year in Venice, the sun doesn't show through the mist until noon.
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I love to get out and see real life and to walk, which is why I love Venice so much - it's such a great walking city.
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Venice once was dear, The pleasant place of all festivity, The revel of the earth, the masque of Italy.
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Venice is on its knees.. the art, the basilica, the shops and the homes, a disaster.. The city is bracing itself for the next high tide.
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Venice was and is full of lost places where people put up for sale the last worn bits of their souls, hoping no one will buy.
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I hold the world but as the world, Gratiano!
