Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

One of the most important tools for exercising power is the systematic generation of fear.

Anjit Sharma: Indian professionally a Software Engineer. A Biker at the heart, he believes that writing comes right from the soul. Being one of the topmost bloggers of India, he started blogging in 2008. He has written numerous poems, articles, book reviews and short stories, for his blog and other websites in the name of… Lees verder Crestless Wave

Siri Hustvedt: (born February 19, 1955) American novelist and essayist. Hustvedt is the author of a book of poetry, seven novels, two books of essays, and several works of non-fiction. Her books include The Blindfold (1992), The Enchantment of Lily Dahl (1996), What I Loved (2003), for which she is best known, A Plea for… Lees verder Siri Hustvedt

Alice Hoffman: (born March 16, 1952). American novelist and young-adult and children’s writer, best known for her 1995 novel Practical Magic, which was adapted for a 1998 film of the same name. Many of her works fall into the genre of magic realism and contain elements of magic, irony, and non-standard romances and relationships. Always… Lees verder Alice Hoffman

Mak Cov: (stylised as ‘MaK Cov’). Appears to be a Scottish poet who publishes work on Hello Poetry, a platform for sharing poetry. August is the Sunday of summer. I wish we could turn the hourglass over.    

Helen M. Winslow: (pen name, Aunt Philury; April 13, 1851 – March 27, 1938). American editor, author, publisher, and journalist. She began her work on Boston papers. Winslow served as dramatic editor on The Beacon, 1891–97; editor, Woman’s Club Department, Boston Transcript, 1893–98; editor, Woman’s Club Department of the Delineator, 1897, and again 1912; editor… Lees verder Helen M. Winslow

Aaron Neville: (New Orleans, 24 January 1941) is an American soul, R&B, gospel and country singer. In 1960, Neville’s first single was released by Minit Records. This single, ‘Over You’, became a minor hit in the United States. Five years later, the global hit ‘Tell It Like It Is’ was released. This single was released… Lees verder Aaron Neville

Jane Smiley: (geboren op 26 september 1949). Amerikaanse schrijfster. Ze won de Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1992 voor haar roman A Thousand Acres (1991). Leaving any bookstore is hard, especially on a day in August when the street outside burns and glares, and the books inside are cool and crisp to the touch.  … Lees verder Jane Smiley

Denis George Mackail: (3 June 1892 – 4 August 1971). English fiction writer. His work was popular in his time, but much of his work has been forgotten. However, Greenery Street, a 1925 novel of early married life in upper middle-class London, was republished in 2002. Caught in the doldrums of August, we may have… Lees verder Denis Mackail

The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different. The most important thing in communication is, hearing what isn’t said.