Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Niels Henrik David Bohr: (Copenhagen, 7 October 1885 – there, 18 November 1962). Danish theoretical physicist and theoretical chemist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. Niels Bohr is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of atomic physics. Whereas Ernest Rutherford, as a great experimenter, discovered much about the internal structure… Lees verder Niels Bohr

Vasishta Yoga Samhita: (also known as Maha-Ramayana, Arsha Ramayana, Vasiṣṭha Ramayana, Yogavasistha-Ramayana and Jnanavasistha.). A historically popular and influential syncretic philosophical text of Hinduism, dated to the 6th CE or 7th CE — 14th CE or 15th CE. The text is attributed to Maharishi Valmiki, but the real author is unknown. It is named after… Lees verder Yog Vashistha

As through the poplar’s gusty spire, the March wind sweeps and sings, I sit beside the hollow fire, and dream of familiar things. Old memories wake, faint echoes make a murmur of dead spring.        

Lisa Currie: Australian author, illustrator and artist. Lives in Melbourne. You may not always see the results of your kindness, but every bit of positive energy you contribute to the world makes it a better place for all of us.        

Olaf Hoenson: Dutch stress counsellor. You don’t have to look for love, because it is everywhere. You only have to tune in to it.        

Alix E. Harrow: (born November 9, 1989). American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her short fiction work “A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies” has been nominated for the Nebula Award, World Fantasy Award, and Locus Award, and in 2019 won a Hugo Award. Her debut novel, The Ten Thousand Doors… Lees verder Alix E. Harrow

James G. Brown: Born: Ottawa, Canada, June 18, 1945. American author. Citizenship: USA and Canada Education: MBA (Finance), University of British Columbia, 1971; BSc (Agriculture), McGill University, 1967 Professions: International Economic Development, Professor, Writer. It was the end of March. Even though the weather hadn’t warmed noticeably at this elevation, the winter buds had begun… Lees verder James G. Brown

Herman Louis Cesar Teirlinck: (Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, 24 February 1879 – Beersel, 4 February 1967). Belgian novelist, playwright and poet. For some of his books and for other authors, he was a bookbinding designer. He designed 12 bookbindings for C.A.J. van Dishoeck in Bussum. Rather shunned for my truth than sought after for my appearances.    … Lees verder Herman Teirlinck

Khājeh Shams-od-Dīn Moḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī : Known by his pen name Hafez (حافظ Ḥāfeẓ lit. ’the memorizer’ or ’the (safe) keeper’; 1325–1390) or Hafiz. Persian lyric poet whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians as one of the highest pinnacles of Persian literature. His works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who… Lees verder Hafez

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: Also spelt as (von) Leibnitz. (Leipzig, 1 July 1646 – Hanover, 14 November 1716). German mathematician, philosopher, logician, physicist, historian, jurist and diplomat, considered one of the greatest thinkers of the 17th century. He developed more or less simultaneously with, but independently of, Isaac Newton a branch of mathematics known as ‘analysis’… Lees verder Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz