Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Elder: (c. 54 BC – c. AD 39). Also known as Seneca the Rhetorician, was a Roman writer, born of a wealthy equestrian family of Corduba, Hispania. He wrote a collection of reminiscences about the Roman schools of rhetoric, six books of which are extant in a more or less complete state… Lees verder Lucius Annaeus Seneca (the elder)

Catherine Elizabeth Moran: (Brighton, 5 April 1975). British feminist journalist, columnist, writer, screenwriter, producer, and media personality. She writes for The Times, among other publications. Because I haven’t yet learned the simplest and most important thing of all: the world is difficult, and we are all breakable. So just be kind.        

Pieter Cornelis Boutens: (Middelburg, 20 February 1870 – The Hague, 14 March 1943). Author name P.C. Boutens. Dutch poet and classicist. Thy friendship oft has made my heart to ache, do be my enemy – for friendship’s sake.  

Edward James (Ed) Begley Jr.: (Los Angeles, 16 September 1949). American actor. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich in all 137 episodes of the hospital series St. Elsewhere (1982-1988). For this role, he was nominated six times for an Emmy Award and in 1986 also for a Golden Globe. Begley is the son of actor Ed… Lees verder Ed Begley Jr.

Oscar-Claude Monet: (Paris, 14 November 1840 – Giverny, 5 December 1926). French Impressionist painter. He is considered one of the most influential painters of his time. His loose brushstrokes and attention to natural changes led to a painting style that emphasised the feeling of a scene over its exact form. With his work Impression, soleil… Lees verder Claude Monet

Toni Sorenson: American (Utah) author who has written books within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon/LDS circle). She is known for her inspiring and faith-based books, with a particular focus on themes such as personal growth, spirituality and overcoming adversity. She has written more than 30 books, including popular titles such as… Lees verder Toni Sorenson

Lorin Morgan-Richards: (born, Beebetown, Ohio, USA, February 16, 1975), and is of Swiss (Amish) and Welsh descent. American author, illustrator, and songwriter, primarily known for his young adult fiction and Gothic Western comedy series The Goodbye Family. In the past, Morgan-Richards served as the publisher of Celtic Family Magazine, and was the founder of the… Lees verder Lorin Morgan-Richards

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton: (October 30, 1857 – June 14, 1948). American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and… Lees verder Gertrude Atherton

Mieke Fleur: Dutch blogger who regularly shares inspiring and positive messages on Facebook and other platforms. I colour my world with gentleness… because love is the most beautiful paint there is.        

Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith: (Whitefield (Greater Manchester), May 3, 1896 – Uttlesford, November 24, 1990). English novelist and playwright. Her best-known works include I Capture the Castle, but especially 101 Dalmatians, which became a children’s book classic and has been adapted into films several times. Contemplation seems to be the only luxury that costs nothing.… Lees verder Dodie Smith