Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

James Thomson: (Ednam, Roxburghshire, 11 September 1700 – Richmond upon Thames, 27 August 1748). Scottish poet, playwright and prose writer. Thomson is best known for his poetic work, particularly his cycle of poems about the seasons, which would eventually be published in 1730 under the title The Seasons, and his long poem The Castle of… Lees verder James Thomson

Charles Macklin: (26 September 1699 – 11 July 1797). (Gaelic: Cathal MacLochlainn, English: Charles McLaughlin). Irish actor and dramatist who performed extensively at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Macklin revolutionised theatre in the 18th century by introducing a “natural style” of acting. He is also famous for accidentally killing a man during a fight over… Lees verder Charles Macklin

Nigel Fennel Hudson: English author and presenter of TV programmes on the outdoors and angling. December, being the last month of the year, cannot help but make us think of what is to come. May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.

A house without books is like a room without windows.

He understood people as only someone of great and nervous sensitivity can, someone who is alone, someone who can recognize others in a flash, almost like a prophet.

Words can hurt but silence hurts even more in some situations.

He’s kind of like the pied piper.

The ones who show up when you haven’t even asked but exactly when you need them are this life most beautiful gems.

When it hurts, you can make a difference. Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.

It is youth’s prerogative to make mistakes, for they have time to correct. A way doesn’t need a where-to, a where-from is sufficient.