Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Elizabeth George Speare: (November 21, 1908 – November 15, 1994). American writer of children’s historical fiction, including two Newbery Medal winners, recognizing the year’s “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children”. In 1989 she received the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for her contributions to American children’s literature and one of the Educational Paperback Association’s… Lees verder Elizabeth George Speare

Angela Carter: (Eastbourne, 7 May 1940 – London, 16 February 1992). British writer and journalist, known for her post-feminist magical realist fiction. October, crisp, misty, golden October, when the light is sweet and heavy.

We wear a smile to hide that we’ve been hurt before.

Carol Bishop Hipps: Best known for this specific autumn quote, which is frequently shared on literary websites and social media. There are no extensive biographical details or other works by her readily available; her fame seems to stem primarily from this frequently cited phrase, which appears in various quote collections and autumn-related articles.   Bittersweet… Lees verder Carol Bishop Hipps

Only today,’ he said, ‘Today, in October sun, it’s all gold—sky and tree and water. Everything just before it changes looks to be made of gold.’

I wasn’t born to fit into this world. I was born to create a new one.

Don’t be the reason someone feels insecure. Be the reason someone feels seen, heard and supported.

You are more than you thoughts, your body, or your feelings. You are a swirling vortex of limitless potential who is here to shake things up and create something that the universe has never seen.

Silence makes your body strong. Life cannot be changed. Life can only be created. We should try to create the good world instead of trying to change the world.

I believe in the power of the imagination to remake the world, to release the truth within us, to hold back the night, to transcend death, to charm motorways, to ingratiate ourselves with birds, to enlist the confidences of madmen.