Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Ted Nyman: No information found. Do not confuse the value of learning something with the actual value of the thing learned.        

José Ignacio Javier Oriol Encarnación de Espronceda y Delgado: (Almendralejo, 25 March 1808 – Madrid, 23 May 1848). Short for José de Espronceda, Spanish playwright and poet. In Spain, he is known as the most prominent poet of Spanish Romanticism. That is my ship my treasure, that is my god, my freedom, my law, my… Lees verder José de Espronceda

Dr. Rebecca Ray: Australian clinical psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and student of life. Things I know about healing: Speaking kindly to yourself helps a lot.        

Katie Krejci: American (Kasas City) writer and Registered Dietitian (RD) & homesteader who is passionate about eating REAL food, becoming self-sufficient and doing things the old fashioned way. I’ve officially reached the stage in life where I find more joy in plants, than most people…Where I like watching birds, working in my yard, and avoiding… Lees verder Katie Krejci

Miles Beresford Kington: (13 May 1941 – 30 January 2008). British journalist, musician (a double bass player for Instant Sunshine and other groups) and broadcaster. He is also credited with the invention of Franglais, a fictional language, made up of French and English. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing… Lees verder Miles Kington

Ginny Yurich: American (Michigan) homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside; a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand with a mission centered around reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families and helping people live a fuller life. Extraordinary moments are found on ordinary paths.        

Mark Freuder Knopfler: (Glasgow, 12 August 1949). British singer and guitarist. He became best known as frontman of British rock band Dire Straits. His famous guitar playing seems to be a cross between the soaring sound of Hank B. Marvin’s The Shadows and J.J. Cale’s fingerpicking. Knopfler’s low nasal voice evokes memories of Bob Dylan… Lees verder Mark Knopfler

Enid Blyton: (London, 11 August 1897 – there, 28 November 1968) was a British writer of children’s books. She became best known for the book series The Five (The Famous Five) and Noddy. Although the author died many years ago, her works remain in demand among young people.   The secret island had looked mysterious… Lees verder Enid Blyton

Jean-Paul Franssens: (Groningen, 5 February 1938 – Amsterdam, 19 June 2003). Dutch writer and painter. Only with a great friendship can you afford a big fight.        

Jenny Uglow: British writer, she grew up in Cumbria and Dorset and studied English at Oxford, before working in publishing and eventually becoming Editorial Director of Chatto & Windus, part of Random House. We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.      … Lees verder Jenny Uglow