Reggio Emilia/international Relations/twin Towns

Famous quotes containing the words relations, twin and/or towns:

    “As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such close relations with this best and truest friend of mankind, that his image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but is indeed very soothing and consoling! And I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity ... of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness.”
    —Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)

    “That Dali is really Norman Rockwell’s twin brother kidnapped by gypsies in babyhood.”
    —Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

    “We do not concern ourselves about being esteemed in towns through which we pass. But if we are to remain a while there, we are so concerned. How long is necessary? A time commensurate with our vain and paltry life.”
    —Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)