Category Archives: Politica

A Cold Case from the Italian Rennaissance

Posted on June 18, 2020 by babbityjean

Who killed Giovanni Pico della Mirandola? How? And why?  These questions have stumped investigators since the Renaissance philosopher’s death at the age of 31 in August 1494.  Even in the 21st century, new, but not necessarily conclusive, light has been … Continue reading →

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“Tenete i vostri amici vicini, ma i vostri nemici più vicini”

Posted on June 4, 2020 by babbityjean

Questa è una delle top 100 citazioni di film secondo l’American Film Institute.  Viene pronunciata da Michel Corleone in una scena de Il Padrino: Parte II quando lui ricorda ciò che ha imparato da suo padre Vito.  La citazione, a … Continue reading →

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“Keep your friends close but your enemies closer”

Posted on June 4, 2020 by babbityjean

This is one of the top 100 movie quotations according to the American Film Institute.  It is spoken by Michael Corleone in a scene from The Godfather: Part II, when he reminisces about things he learned from his father.  The … Continue reading →

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