Chiara Quotes

It was incredible to see how ordinary individuals act once they cross the porthole from the streets into Tiffany & Co. They instantly transform from giggling, loud-mouthed college girls, griping old biddies and tired middle-aged errand shoppers into genteel cousins to aristocracy. ~ Chiara Kelly

We discovered, like infants opening their eyes for the first time, that God's coming upon earth out of love for us had radically changed the world, because he had remained with us. As we walked about the city, or traveled to different cities and countries, it was not the beautiful and interesting things around us that attracted us. Not even Rome's wonderful monuments and precious relics seemed so important. Rather, what gave a sense of continuity to our journeying through the world for Jesus, was His Eucharistic presence in the tabernacles we found wherever we went. ~ Chiara Lubich

That all may be one." We were born for these words, for unity, to contribute toward its fulfillment in the world. ~ Chiara Lubich

The sword in her right hand appeared quiet and, in a split second, she pierced his chest from side to side. Her eyes were different, darker, with black scales. A gush of blood came from the mouth of Andrer, which looked at her. She could not decipher his expression. The sword dissolved and the boy fell to the ground. Morwen knelt beside him.
They lost blood. The bond was broken. ~ Chiara Cilli

I raised my hand and asked if God was a spirit. And he said yes, He was. So I asked if it was right that a spirit was different from a person because it didn't have a body, wasn't material. And when he agreed, I asked how, if God was a spirit, He could be a man, if He didn't have a body or anything. ~ Donna Leon

I loved Chiara Mastroianni voice, her talent, her generosity. We rehearsed for two months ... She's a workaholic and perfectionist, like Vincent [ Paronnaud] and myself. ~ Marjane Satrapi

Living in heaven with someone you do not love is the real hell. Living in hell with someone you truly love is the real heaven. ~ Chiara Kelly

In life we do many things, say many things, but the voice of suffering offered out of love - which is perhaps unheard by and unknown to others - is the loudest cry that can penetrate Heaven ~ Chiara Lubich

I've found her, she is how the story tells. Black hair, pale skin, perfect body. And her eyes, oh, her eyes! She hurts with her eyes. I saw her at the School. Two pink diamonds. It's she, I perceive the fire. I finally found the Maid of Flames. ~ Chiara Cilli

However, the good news was that smaller, more flawed diamonds could potentially yield exceptional brilliance if given just the right cut and polish - only at a lesser price, which often gave more people hope. It is thanks to these smaller, more imperfect diamonds that the vast majority with modest means could experience the elation of sporting the empress of gemstones. Smaller diamonds undoubtedly possessed this unique power in their numbers. ~ Chiara Kelly

The woman had followed every single move of the Prince's fingers on her hand and felt very fine when the guy put them on the paper. What she felt was unknown to her, a whole new sensation.
And dangerous.
It was desire. She wanted Galadir, but in a horrible and disgusting way. ~ Chiara Cilli

You are a complication to be sure, Chiara Genova." He lifted her chin on the edge of his hand. His black irises swallowed her up, flecks of glowing embers mesmerizing her with their kindling heat. "You are also the most extraordinary woman I've ever met. And I would do anything – sacrifice any part of me, including my last breath – to keep you safe. ~ Lara Adrian

Be aware that the fire that does not grow is extinguished. ~ Chiara Lubich

Risk is a four-letter word, but you know something? So is safe. ~ Chiara Kelly

Morwen had perceived Galadir's lips over every body part and it was like tearing the flesh slowly and savor every muscular fiber. Savoring the man's skin was like drinking a river of blood. But then the blood and flesh were missing. There was only him. ~ Chiara Cilli

And she. So beautiful. So terrifying. So... prohibited. He felt she was too superior for him. ~ Chiara Cilli

The English language is direct, unapologetic, and wonderfully amoral. Italian has a beautiful sound, but you cannot help but feel that you are always dealing with ghosts from the past and the looming dark presence of the Vatican. ~ Chiara Barzini

Rodolfo lifted Alessandra's hand to his lips and kissed it. 'I have loved you, Alessandra. Do not forget that. Thank you ... thank you for loving me.' She wept, curling her head in toward his good shoulder. 'Do not leave me, Rodolfo. Do not leave us. Chiara ... and the baby ... ~ Lisa Tawn Bergren

«But who are you?» he asked softly, now powerless.
IIn a moment she kneeled in front of the Prince. She brought her lips to his ear, emitting a little laugh. «My name is Deshre.»
A powerful punch struck Galadir, knocking him out.
«And you'll be a wonderful hobby for me, Prince.» ~ Chiara Cilli

What was it about being a mom that was just so damn special this one day a year?...Who knows? All I knew was how nice it was to be celebrated on top of relishing the blessing of motherhood--a blessing not everyone who wanted it was fortunate enough to have. ~ Chiara Kelly

Lose everything, even the attachment to holiness, so that you aim only at one thing: to love ~ Chiara Lubich

You have the power to adjust your life experience simply by being grateful. ~ Chiara Gizzi

My brave, beautiful Chiara," he muttered. "God help you if you want me as much as I want you. ~ Lara Adrian

It was an unexpected kiss and terribly poignant, because in it there wasn't a promise of love but a farewell.
Morwen felt the salty tears slide down the sides of the cheeks, while her lips moved in unison with those of Galadir. The Prince was holding her close, stroking her black hair. He wanted to keep her for life. He wished that moment would last forever, but it was too late. ~ Chiara Cilli

If only children could be more like diamonds. At least they could then be faceted by the numbers and shine according to the maker's cut and polish grade. Plus, diamonds did not get hurt. I almost slapped myself for constantly thinking about diamonds, even in terms of my own children, who, unlike diamonds, could actually love me back. ~ Chiara Kelly