Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Anyone who says: freedom rules here is lying, because freedom doesn’t rule.

History does not repeat itself, but it does repeat its lessons. A society that believes it cannot afford strong and independent unions denies itself the right to be called a free society. Anyone who doesn’t dare to stand up for their freedom becomes a fare dodger of our liberal democracy. Socialism is not booming at… Lees verder Richard von Weizsäcker

From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs. The real wealth of a man is the wealth of his real relationships.

Good thinking deals with causes and effects, which leads to logical, constructive planning. Whereas, bad thinking frequently leads to tensions and nervous breakdowns.

Marie Freifrau von Ebner-Eschenbach: Born: Freiin Dubský (Troubky-Zdislavice, Moravia, 13 September 1830 – Vienna, 12 March 1916). Austrian writer, best known for her psychologically tinged novels and narratives. There is only one proof of ability – action. Happy slaves are the bitterest enemies of freedom. In every exalted joy, there mingles a sense of gratitude.… Lees verder Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Voltaire: Pseudonym of François Marie Arouet. ( Paris, 21 November 1694 – there, 30 May 1778 ) French writer, essayist, philosopher and freethinker. He can be considered the prominent pioneer of the French Enlightenment. As a writer, Voltaire had a great influence on the intellectual life of his time. Goethe argued that Voltaire was the… Lees verder Voltaire

Leading people is taking the hand without holding on and letting go without letting it fall. A life is not changed by outside circumstances; the internal changes are expressed in life.

Marcus Valerius Martialis: (March, between 38 and 41 AD – between 102 and 104 AD). English: Martial. Roman and Celtiberian poet born in Bilbilis, Hispania (modern Spain) best known for his twelve books of Epigrams, published in Rome between AD 86 and 103, during the reigns of the emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan. In these… Lees verder Martial

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt: (New York, 27 October 1858 – Oyster Bay (New York), 6 January 1919). American politician of the Republican Party. He was the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Your attitude about who you are and what you have is a very little thing that makes a very big… Lees verder Theodore Roosevelt

Never take life for granted. Savor every sunrise, because no one is promised tomorrow… or even the rest of today.