Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield: (22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773). British statesman, diplomat, man of letters, and an acclaimed wit of his time. He was born in London to Philip Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Chesterfield, and Lady Elizabeth Savile, and known by the courtesy title of Lord Stanhope until the death… Lees verder Lord P. D. S. Chesterfield

Speaking the truth before it is appropriate is in bad taste.

The wise are unshaken by praise and blame.

Lea Malot: ( born: Annecy, France ). French author from Annecy, France. She moved to London at the age of nineteen, where she’s still residing. She self-published her first book, One Glance (2014), at the age of seventeen. She has now moved on from novels to poetry, self-publishing three poetry collections, Lilith (2017), Coffins &… Lees verder Lea Malot

Sharyn McCrumb: (born February 26, 1948). American writer best known for books that celebrate the history and folklore of Appalachia. McCrumb is the winner of numerous literary awards, and the author of the Elizabeth McPherson mystery series, the Ballad series, and the St. Dale series. There is a time in late September when the leaves… Lees verder Sharyn McCrumb

Sometimes love means letting go when you want to hold on tighter.

 George Arnold: (June 24, 1834 – November 9, 1865) was an American author and poet. He was born in New York City on June 24, 1834. After briefly attempting a career as a portrait painter, he turned to writing and became a regular contributor to Vanity Fair and The Leader. A contemporary of Walt Whitman,… Lees verder George Arnold

George Selden Thompson: (May 14, 1929 – December 5, 1989). American author. Known professionally as George Selden, he also wrote under the pseudonym Terry Andrews. He is best known for his 1961 book The Cricket in Times Square, which received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award in 1963 and a Newbery Honor. I guess I’m just… Lees verder George Selden

Carolyn Parkhurst: (born January 18, 1971, Manchester, New Hampshire). American author who has published five books. Her first, the 2003 best-seller The Dogs of Babel also known as Lorelei’s Secret in the UK, was a New York Times Notable Book and on The New York Times Best Seller list. It was September, and there was… Lees verder Carolyn Parkhurst

Fortunately excitement is one of the contagious things children carry. – Tatu Saloranta