Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Lady Rebecca West: Pseudonym for Cicily Isabel Fairfield. (London, December 21, 1892 – London, March 15, 1983). British writer and journalist.        

Jean Yanne: Stage name of Jean Roger Gouyé. (Les Lilas, July 18, 1933 – Morsains, May 23, 2003). French actor and film director. The word freedom, by definition, admits no restrictions.        

André Breton: (Tinchebray, 19 February 1896 – Paris, 28 September 1966) was a French writer, poet and essayist. He is mainly associated with surrealism. Because of his Manifesto of Surrealism, Breton is seen as the theorist and founder par excellence of surrealism (the “pope of surrealism”). Before that, he had already been involved in Dada.… Lees verder André Breton

Dame Edna Everage: Fictional television presenter and writer. She was created by (and played by) Australian actor Barry Humphries (1934–2023). Dame Edna, as she was usually called, was known for her sharp satire, her lilac hair, and her extravagant dresses, jewellery, and glasses. My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends… Lees verder Dame Edna Everage

John Adams: (Quincy, Massachusetts, October 30, 1735 – ibid., July 4, 1826). American politician of the Federalist Party. He was the second President of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Adams, a lawyer by profession, was a member of the Continental Congress and one of the most important figures in the drafting and editing… Lees verder John Adams

Jay Hanna “Dizzy” Dean: (January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974), also known as Jerome Herman Dean (both the 1910 and the 1920 Censuses show his name as “Jay”). American professional baseball pitcher. During his Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis Browns. A brash… Lees verder Dizzy Dean

Margaret McMillan: (20 July 1860 – 27 March 1931. A pioneer in the field of nursery schools, she lobbied for the Provision of School Meals Act of 1906. She worked in disadvantaged neighbourhoods of London, England, particularly Deptford and Bradford, and was committed to reforms to improve the health of young children. She wrote several… Lees verder Margaret McMillan

Jeroen van der Veer: Born: 28 July 1990 Dutch journalist/reporter Works for: Algemeen Dagblad, previously for: BDU, NOS, RegioSportVeenendaal, RTV Utrecht & RTV Arnhem. The Unites States themselves are essentially the greatest poem.        

Vince Gowman: (sometimes referred to as Vincent G. Gowman). Dutch author of the book ‘Het Gymnasium van het Leven’ (The Gymnasium of Life) (2009). It is about personal development and the art of living. It emphasises learning from life experiences, embracing challenges and actively shaping your own life. It is intended for a general adult… Lees verder Vince Gowman

Donalyn Miller: American teacher and author, best known for her influential work on reading promotion and literacy education. She is the author of, among other books, The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child, which is widely used by (elementary/secondary) schools and teachers who want to encourage reading in young people. In her… Lees verder Donalyn Miller