I understand how a first impression is often just that: a quick snapshot that, on its own merit, is meaningless. Adriana Trigiani More Quotes by Adriana Trigiani More Quotes From Adriana Trigiani Let life unfold, say what you mean. You can’t always think about what you’ve lost, or what you don’t have, or what you didn’t get. Because when you do that, you’re missing out on the now. You can’t know if you’ll be here tomorrow or a year from now. Adriana Trigiani meanyearsthinking Motherhood changes everything. Adriana Trigiani being-a-mommotherhoodmom I began as a dramatist in the theater, so I'm always thinking about how a story moves, what it looks like, how to engage the senses, how dialogue sounds, what feels authentic and sounds real, what's funny, how to build distinctive and original characters - all the aspects of playwriting, scene-building, the architecture of dramatizing. Adriana Trigiani realcharactermoving Relief is a wonderful emotion, highly underrated. In fact, I prefer it to elation or joy. Relief lets the air out of the Tire of Pain. Adriana Trigiani emotionalpainair There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who want to know the facts, and those who want to make up a nice story to feel better. I wish I was the kind who made up stories. Adriana Trigiani feel-betternicetwo If a man walks in beauty, he will create, and when he creates, he prospers. Adriana Trigiani walksifsmen I've learned one important lesson in my life, and I'm going to share it with you. Don't worry about bad things that haven't happened yet. It will save you a lot of anxiety. Adriana Trigiani anxietyimportantworry The Wise County Bookmobile is one of the most beautiful sights in the world to me. When I see it lumbering down the mountain road like a tank . . . I flag it down like an old friend. I've waited on this corner every Friday since I can remember. The Bookmobile is just a government truck, but to me it's a glittering royal coach delivering stories and knowledge and life itself. I even love the smell of books. People have often told me that one of their strongest childhood memories is the scent of their grandmother's house. I never knew my grandmothers, but I could always count on the Bookmobile. Adriana Trigiani fridaywisebeautiful Women move through the world never knowing their power. Adriana Trigiani knowingworldmoving All you needed is what every girl needs, a good friend. Someone to talk to, to share with, to run things by. Adriana Trigiani good-friendgirlrunning I'm very organized - and the best thing - when you love your work, you don't mind putting in 15 hour days. It's joyful. Adriana Trigiani joyfulmindlove-you A handwritten letter carries a lot of risk. It's a one-sided conversation that reveals the truth of the writer. Furthermore, the writer is not there to see the reaction of the person he writes to, so there's a great unknown to the process that requires a leap of faith. The writer has to choose the right words to express his sentences, and then, once he has sealed the envelope, he has to place those thoughts in the hands of someone else, trusting that the feelings will be delivered, and that the recipient will understand the writer's intent. How childish to think that could be easy. Adriana Trigiani writinghandsthinking This should tell you everything you need to know about guys. They only go after what they know they can get. We girls, on the other hand, aim really high. We take a leap. Adriana Trigiani guygirlhands Moments are history. If you have enough of them, they become a story. Adriana Trigiani momentsenoughstories The only urgent thing in life is the pursuit of love. You get that one right, and you've solved the mystery. Adriana Trigiani things-in-lifemysterylove-you I have been a joy to live with all spring: Upbeat, warm and tender, uncomplicated, and loving. I am no trouble at all. You could press me into dough and make sugar cookies out of me, I've been so sweet. Adriana Trigiani springjoysweet Two different things. Work is survival, and love sustains you. You have work anytime. But love? Not always. Adriana Trigiani survivaland-lovetwo Our faces will become works of art that our grandchildren will treasure. Adriana Trigiani grandchildrentreasureart I am in total silence when I write - I don't even like the sound of the dryer going - I like the quiet. Adriana Trigiani silencesoundwriting Book clubs are the best thing that has happened to the world of publishing. Adriana Trigiani clubsbookworld
