Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Peter van Geest: Owner of this website, fond of proverbs and sayings. Born: 18 November 1952, Maasdijk, then municipality of Naaldwijk, now municipality of Westland, The Netherlands. See:  Introduction Peter van Geest. We must remember that we are all part of the universe. Any of us acting contrary to the good of the universe hurts… Lees verder Peter van Geest

A historian is a prophet turned backwards.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world. The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary. Just because something doesn’t do what you planned it to do doesn’t mean… Lees verder Thomas Alva Edison

Don’t kill flowers growing inside of you for someone who doesn’t appreciate the way you bloom.

You have to fly in your dreams to get off the ground later.

The only thing better than a lie is a truth no one wants to believe.

Martin Gijzemijter: (Lelystad, 2 June 1979). Dutch journalist, author and songwriter. When choices gnaw at you and fear prevents you from choosing, dare to ask yourself what do I really have to lose. Everyone has their own worries, everyone has their own pain. Today and tomorrow, let’s be more aware of that.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

Don’t let people walk all over you, you are worth more than a doormat.

Take an imaginary step back to see exactly what you’re excited about.