Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Claude McKay: (Claredon, 15 September 1890 – Chicago, 22 May 1948). Jamaican-American writer and poet. In 1912, he moved from Jamaica to the United States for higher education. There, McKay became actively involved in political activism, inspired by the work of W.E.B. Du Bois. In 1914, he settled in New York, where he wrote the… Lees verder Claude Mckay

There’s something beautiful about keeping certain aspects of your life hidden. Maybe people and clouds are beautiful because you can’t see everything.

The mind is beautiful because of the paradox. It uses itself to understand itself.

If someone doesn’t value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide that they should value it? If someone doesn’t value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?

Joseph Rudyard Kipling: (Bombay (British India), 30 December 1865 – London, 18 January 1936). British writer and poet. Among other works, he wrote The Jungle Book, which includes the stories about the little boy Mowgli being raised by wild animals. Several films were based on this, including by Disney. Beware of overconcern for money, or… Lees verder Rudyard Kipling

Thomas Fuller: (baptised 19 June 1608 – 16 August 1661). English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his Worthies of England, published in 1662, after his death. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen (and his many patrons). Beware… Lees verder Thomas Fuller

Thomas Aquinas: Aquinas of Thomas Aquinas. (Roccasecca, ± 1225 – Priverno, Fossanova Abbey, 7 March 1274). Italian philosopher and theologian, counted among the scholastics. He is the most influential systematic thinker in theological and philosophical fields of the Middle Ages. His works remained highly regarded in the Catholic Church for centuries. Believing is an act… Lees verder Thomas Aquinas

Respecting the dignity of a relationship also implies accepting the end when it comes. Except in my mind, except in my dreams, where the aftertaste of her still lingers.

Theodore Isaac Rubin: (April 11, 1923 – February 16, 2019). American psychiatrist and author. Rubin was a past president of the American Institute for Psychoanalysis and the Karen Horney Institute for Psychoanalysis. He lived in New York City and was married to Eleanor Katz. Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this… Lees verder Theodore Isaac Rubin

Albert Pike: (Boston, 29 December 1809 – Washington, 2 April 1891). US attorney, officer in the army of the Confederate States of America, writer and Freemason. Pike is the only army officer of the Confederate States who was honoured (until 2020) with a statue in Washington in Judiciary Square. This probably mainly because of his… Lees verder Albert Pike