Graham Joyce Quotes

Every one soon or late comes round by Rome.

In 'Roma,' I wanted to get across the idea that underneath Rome today is ancient Rome. So close. I am always conscious of that, and it thrills me. Imagine being in a traffic jam at the Coliseum! Rome is the most wonderful movie set in the world... As was the case with many of my film ideas, it was inspired by a dream.

Nothing compares to Rome. Nothing. People there are crazy about football - in a positive way.

I guess that's the thing about Rome: It never changes.

Georgia is not just a European country, but one of the most ancient European countries.

That Rome was comparatively great and wealthy is certain.

Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.

We've got to map all of our ancient history before it's gone because, let's face it, if we don't have a common heritage to share, something to get excited about, then what are we living for?

I've been waiting over 40 years to come to Cyprus, and it has not disappointed - the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Crossroads of Civilization, and, I might add, a genuine strategic partner to the United States of America.

Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.

Rome will exist as long as the Coliseum does; when the Coliseum falls, so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

Rome - the city of visible history, where the past of a whole hemisphere seems moving in funeral procession with strange ancestral images and trophies gathered from afar.

I had almost forgotten to tell you that I have already been to the Parliament House; and yet this is of most importance. For, had I seen nothing else in England but this, I should have thought my journey thither amply rewarded.

From the heights of these pyramids, forty centuries look down on us.

I just love Rome. It really does cast a spell on you.

Rome holds my psyche in balance. Whenever I'm there, it's like a holiday.

… history is that which transforms documents into monuments

Eternal Rome

New York is still the most glamorous city I've ever been to, but it's starting to feel older. The sirens still wail; the paths in Central Park still pulsate with joggers. The Manhattan schist still trembles beneath your feet. But weirdly, it's starting to feel, dare I say it, a bit quaint.

London is the greatest city in the world.

Rome is one enormous mausoleum. There, the Past lies visibly stretched upon his bier. There is no today or tomorrow in Rome; it is perpetual yesterday.

The Tower of David is important for Israel's heritage and existence because it is more than a tower, it is a symbol. It is more important than the Azrieli Towers.

As far as cities go, Havana is a festering treasure chest, a primary color.

London is a blast.