Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Henri Emile Phaff: (born 1914) . Dutch author, editor, and correspondent, known for his work in the field of aphorisms and architecture, particularly focused on the city of Haarlem. Among other works, he wrote the book “Ambtelijke aforismen” (Civil Service Aphorisms), which first appeared in 1968 and went through multiple reprints until 1980. This work… Lees verder H. E. Phaff

Laurence Johnston Peter: (September 16, 1919 – January 12, 1990). Canadian educator and “hierarchiologist” who is best known to the general public for the formulation of the Peter principle. Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.    … Lees verder Laurence J. Peter

Ernst Ferstl: Austrian teacher and writer, born on 19 February 1955 in Neunkirchen, Lower Austria. He’s best known as an ‘aphorist and poet’, having written thousands of short, pointed reflections on life. A few key facts about him: – Background: He grew up as one of seven siblings on a farm in Lower Austria, attending… Lees verder Ernst Ferstl

Jan Pieter Balkenende Jr.: (Biezelinge, May 7, 1956), commonly known as Jan Peter Balkenende, Dutch jurist and politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 to 14 October 2010. Freedom absolves no one of responsibility.    

Moses: Moses is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is considered a prophet and leader of the people of Israel. Life story (according to the Bible/Torah): – Birth and childhood: Moses was born in Egypt, at a time when Pharaoh had ordered that all newborn Hebrew boys be killed. His mother placed… Lees verder Moses

Give a horse to anyone who wants to speak the truth, so that they can flee quickly afterwards.

Hiroyuki Morita: (born Fukuoka, Japan, June 26, 1964). Japanese animator and director. He is best known for working as director on the Studio Ghibli film The Cat Returns. Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.          

Lech Wałęsa: (Popowo, 29 September 1943). Polish politician, former trade union leader, former president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.   Freedom must be gained step by step, slowly. Freedom is a food which must be carefully administered when people are too hungry for it.        

Jeanne Moreau: (Paris, January 23, 1928 – Paris, July 31, 2017) .                                                                                       … Lees verder Jeanne Moreau

Harry Emerson Fosdick: (May 24, 1878 – October 5, 1969). American pastor. Fosdick became a central figure in the fundamentalist–modernist controversy within American Protestantism in the 1920s and 1930s and was one of the most prominent liberal ministers of the early 20th century. Although a Baptist, he was called to serve as pastor, in New… Lees verder Harry Emerson Fosdick