Giovannino Guareschi Professions : Journalist Born : May 1, 1908 Died : July 22, 1968 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Giovannino Guareschi The man who offers an insult writes it in sand, but for the man who receives it, it's chiseled in bronze. Giovannino Guareschi offending writing men No, Don Camillo; you didn't exactly steal it. Peppone had two cigars in his pocket. Peppone is a Communist. He believes in sharing things. By skillfully relieving him of one cigar, you only took your fair share. Giovannino Guareschi wisdom two believe You can't expect that, after a poor fellow has written a book, he should also understand it. Giovannino Guareschi poor should book When you share your last crust of bread with a beggar, you mustn't behave as if you were throwing a bone to a dog. You must give humbly, and thank him for allowing you to have a part in his hunger. Giovannino Guareschi dog thank-you giving It is right to hate sin, but not to hate the sinner. Giovannino Guareschi sinner sin hate Similar Authors Irving Bacheller journalist Bill Keller journalist Bob Woodward journalist Bolesław Prus journalist Buzz Bissinger journalist Burton Rascoe journalist All Authors