residence quotes

English artists are usually entirely ruined by residence in Italy.

-John Ruskin
  Modern Painters, vol.1, pt.1,'Of General Principles'.

One of the great advantages of Ireland as a place of residence is that a large number of excellent people never go there.

-Saki pseudonym of  Hector Hugh Munro
  Ludovic.TheWatched Pot, orThe Mistress of Briony.