Deepak Chopra: (New Delhi, 22 October 1946). Indian author of books on spirituality, alternative medicine and ayurveda and he lives in the United States. He states that his greatest influence comes from his inherently Hindu faith, especially the teaching of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita. To make the right choices in life you have to… Lees verder Deepak Chopra
Maand: januari 2023
Iris Murdoch
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch: (Dublin, 15 July 1919 – Oxford, 8 February 1999). Irish-born British writer, university lecturer and prolific and highly professional novelist Iris Murdoch dealt with everyday ethical or moral issues, sometimes in the light of myths. As a writer, she was a perfectionist who did not allow editors to alter her text.… Lees verder Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch
Dame Jean Iris Murdoch: (Dublin, 15 juli 1919 – Oxford, 8 februari 1999). De in Ierland geboren Britse schrijfster, universitair docent en productief en zeer professioneel romanschrijfster Iris Murdoch behandelde alledaagse ethische of morele kwesties, soms in het licht van mythen. Als schrijfster was ze een perfectioniste die niet toestond dat redacteuren haar tekst veranderden.… Lees verder Iris Murdoch
Ivor Cutler
There’s nothing quite like a Scotch education. One is left with an irreparable debt. My head is full of irregular verbs still.
Ivor Cutler
Er gaat niets boven een Schotse opleiding. Men blijft achter met een onherstelbare schuld. Mijn hoofd zit nog steeds vol met onregelmatige werkwoorden.
Abraham Cowley
Words that weep and tears that speak.
Abraham Cowley
Woorden die huilen en tranen die spreken.
Alan Parker
Listen to people who know more than you do. Then do it your own way.
Alan Parker
Luister naar mensen die meer weten dan jij. Doe het dan op je eigen manier.
Walt Whitman
Walter “Walt” Whitman: (West Hills (New York), 31 maggio 1819 – Camden (New Jersey), 26 marzo 1892). Poeta, giornalista e saggista americano, la cui raccolta di poesie Foglie d’erba ha segnato una pietra miliare nella storia della letteratura americana. È quello che gli americani chiamano un “self-made man”: iniziò come fattorino in uno studio legale,… Lees verder Walt Whitman