Janine di Giovanni Quotes & Sayings

“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.”

“In the aftermath of any war or genocide, healing and reconciliation are ultimate aspirations.”

“Occupy Wall Street was a disorganized movement without a clear focus and power base - essential in any successful revolution - but the message was clear: the divisions between those who are fortunate enough to enjoy city living as opposed to those who find it unbearable are too wide.”

“Hats, giant shades and 60-plus sunblock are part of my summer repertoire. I don't want wrinkles, but it's skin cancer I truly fear.”

“Sibling rivalry was, and still is to this day, rampant in my family. We were all competing for my parents' divided attention.”

“Human memory is short and terribly fickle.”

“It's always disappointing to come across phony do-gooders. And it's easy to scoff at celebrities working in war zones.”

“Stockholm is surely an urban planner's dream. Everything works. Everything looks good.”

“Lake Como has always been a magnet for the elite.”

“I see so many people get so wrapped up in wanting to get a bigger SUV or a bigger house. But then I think, 'My God, I could have been born a woman in the Congo.'”