Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Alfred Edward Housman: (26 March 1859 – 30 April 1936). English classical scholar and poet. He showed early promise as a student at the University of Oxford, but he failed his final examination in literae humaniores and took employment as a patent examiner in London in 1882. In his spare time he engaged in textual… Lees verder A. E. Housman

Roald Dahl: (Llandaff, South Wales, 13 September 1916 – Oxford, 23 November 1990) was a British writer. He wrote books for both children and adults. His writing style was unusual: stories for adults were often bizarre and those for children funny, strange, unpredictable, creepy and occasionally slightly sadistic. His children’s books were illustrated by Quentin… Lees verder Roald Dahl

Zen or chán is a form of Buddhism that places strong emphasis on dhyana and introspection. This provides insight into one’s own true nature to open the way to a liberated way of life. Chán is one of the larger Chinese schools of mahayana Buddhism. In Japan and the West, the school is known as… Lees verder Zen wisdom

Jeff Woodard: Creative writer after working professionally in engineering and psychology. Have written six screenplays, including features, shorts, and TV pilots.Published one short story. The screenplays have received many awards, including a number of wins; additionally, two scripts have advanced to the semi-finalist round at the Nicholl Screenplay Fellowship competition also optioned one script to… Lees verder Jeff Woodard

Jeff Woodard: American author, Executive Coach/Trainer and VP of Sales and Marketing. Telkens wanneer je het verleden opschudt en je bezighoudt met burgerrechten, zeggen veel mensen: ‘O, dat is een uitgemaakte zaak, het is voorbij’, en dat kan niet verder bezijden de waarheid zijn.              

Dr Joe Dispenza: US bestselling author, researcher, lecturer and New York Times business consultant, whose research has led to the development of a practical formula to help people transform their lives. With just the right conditions , and just the right care, the seed’s potential will evolve into form. The heart is the same way.… Lees verder Joe Dispenza

Augustine “Og” Mandino II: (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996). American writer. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over 25 languages. He was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and was inducted into the… Lees verder Og Mandino

Jan Ligthart: (Amsterdam, 11 January 1859 – Laag-Soeren, 16 February 1916). Dutch teacher and educational innovator. He became known as headmaster of a primary school in The Hague’s Schilderswijk district and as a writer of articles and books. Education is a matter of love, patience and wisdom. And the latter two grow where the former… Lees verder Jan Ligthart

Dorothy Corkille Briggs: American author, she has worked for the past twenty-five years as a teacher for both children and adults; dean of girls; school psychologist; and marriage, family and child counsellor. She has been teaching parent education courses and training in communication and conflict resolution since 1958. If a thousand others love you, but… Lees verder Dorothy Corkville Briggs

Fernand Auwera: Pseudonym of Ferdinand Henri Leon van der Auwera. (Antwerp, 26 November 1929 – 27 October 2015) Flemish author. In love, you can only be disappointed by yourself. If you are disappointed in the other, love is already dead.