Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Euripides: (c. 480 BC – 406 BC). One of the three great Greek tragedy poets, alongside Sophokles, with whom he was a personal friend, and Aeschylos. One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives. Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a… Lees verder Euripides

William James: (New York, 11 January 1842 – Chocorua, 26 August 1910). American philosopher and psychologist. He was the person who brought modern European psychology to the United States. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of American psychology. As a philosopher, he is placed in the tradition of pragmatism,… Lees verder William James

Make it so easy you can’t say no.

Theodor Fontane: (Neuruppin, 30 december 1819 – Berlijn, 20 september 1898) was een Duits schrijver van balladen, romans en recensies, op de overgang van het realisme naar het naturalisme. There are many roosters who think that the sun rises because of them. The magic is always in the details. Rough boards, like rough people, are… Lees verder Theodor Fontane

Do you know what happens when you stop worrying about what other people might think of you? You get to dance. You get to sing. You get to laugh loudly, paint, write, and create. And you know what? Some people won’t like you. Some will laugh or mock. Choose to see the world through grateful… Lees verder Doe Zantamata

Willie Hugh Nelson: (Abbott, Texas, 29 April 1933). American country singer, guitarist and songwriter. He grew up in Fort Worth. He received several awards. This looks like a December day, it looks like we’ve come to the end of the way. We are the same. There is no difference anywhere in the world. People are… Lees verder Willie Nelson

Oh, moon, hungry moon, unkissed & silent, I would kiss you.

Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner: (Donji Kraljevec, Croatia, 25 or 27 February 1861 – Dornach, Switzerland, 30 March 1925). Austrian esotericist, writer, architect, philosopher who had an entirely unique view of pedagogy. He became known as the founder of anthroposophy and its practical applications, such as the Free Schools in the Netherlands, in Belgium the Steiner… Lees verder Rudolf Steiner

Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us.

The truth has no special time. Her time is always right when it seems most outdated. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. My encounter with Rudolf Steiner led me to engage with him ever since and always remain aware of his significance. We both felt the same obligation… Lees verder Albert Schweitzer