RIP Gabriel José García Márquez




“Never stop smiling not even when you're sad, someone might fall in love with your smile.” 


“This was when she asked him whether it was true that love conquered all, as the songs said. 'It is true', he replied, 'but you would do well not to believe it.” 

“Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados.” 
― Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez



“Think of love as a state of grace; not the means to anything but the alpha and omega, an end in itself.” 



“Le dijo que el amor era un sentimiento contra natura, que condenaba a dos desconocidos a una dependencia mezquina e insalubre, tanto más efímera cuanto más intensa.” 

"Only God knows how much I loved you.” 
― Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez, Love in the Time of Cholera



Comments

  1. Ivana17 April 2014 at 21:51

    Jos jedan veliki i neponovljivi! Jedan od onih koji definitivno nisu otisli maleni ispod zvijezda!

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  2. The Dainty Dolls House18 April 2014 at 01:11

    He wrote many beautiful things....such beauty to leave behind...a life lived very well...am happy to have read his works, but very sad he is no longer here!! Have a gorgeous weekend doll...Happy Easter, I hope it's a wonderful time for you & family <33

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  3. lamodalena18 April 2014 at 01:20

    Great!!!
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  4. The Fashion Stir Fry18 April 2014 at 02:43

    I know, so sad but his legacy lives on. That was a powerful story. By the way, great job with the illustration. Very nice!

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  5. Mihaela Pojogu18 April 2014 at 02:55

    We remain only with those beautiful words. R.I.P!
    Happy Easter dear Ivana, peace and love!
    About women and not only Blog

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  6. Unknown18 April 2014 at 11:19

    Davvero una grande perdita!

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  7. the chilicool20 April 2014 at 04:42

    E' stato un grande!
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