“Well, he'd gone this far, animated by nothing more noble than curiosity, he told himself as he studied the face of the man in the mirror, pushing his collar down over his neatly knotted tie. The man's mind slipped into English: The cat's got your tongue. Curiosity killed the cat. To stay in vein, the man in the mirror gave a Cheshire smile, and Brunetti left the house.” MysteryItalyVenicePolice Procedural Book:The Golden Egg Source: The Golden Egg
“During the golden age of the Most Serene Republic, the Doge used to perform an elaborate yearly ceremony, tossing a gold ring into the waters of the Grand Canal to solemnize the wedding of the city to the waters that gave it life, wealth, and power.” DrugsVeniceMilanDogeBridge Of The ScalzirMurde Brioche Book:Drawing Conclusions Source: Drawing Conclusions
“You know, Guido, at times I find it difficult to believe you do the sort of work you do. (Medical examiner's view of Commissario Guido Brunetti)” VenicePolicemanBrunetti Book:By Its Cover Source: By Its Cover
“He was sure, billions of of lire in art works : The Cezanne that stood to the left of the door opposite him might be worth that just by itself.” ArtLiteratureWorld War IiVeniceWillsGuido BrunettiMussoliini Book:Brunetti's Venice: Walks with the City's Best-Loved Detective Source: Brunetti's Venice: Walks with the City's Best-Loved Detective
“His clothing marked him as Italian. The cadence of his speech announced that he was Venetian. His eyes were all policeman.” VeniceBrunetti Book:Death at La Fenice Source: Death at La Fenice
