Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Hans Vaihinger: (Nehren, 5 September 1852 – Halle (Germany), 18 December 1933). German philosopher. He was a Neo-Kantian philosopher and is best known for his book “Die Philosophie des Als Ob” (1911). In his work, he combines Immanuel Kant’s transcendental idealism with elements from evolutionary theory and positivism. The human imagination of the world is… Lees verder Hans Vaihinger

Some people only have two brain cells, and they also argue with each other.

Frank A. Clark: (1911–1991). Was the creator of The Country Parson, a series of one panel newspaper cartoons that appeared in The Des Moines Register and was syndicated by more than 200 newspapers. It ran from 1955 until his death in 1991. If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to… Lees verder Frank A. Clark

It’s true: I’ve seen it myself in my own dreams.

A little bit of attention and kindness can totally change a whole life, and a lack of that can do the same.

The dream of a cat is filled with mice. Beware: some liars tell the truth.

Since the ’80s, Harlem has the place to go. Before the ’80s, just as far as hip-hop go, Harlem has always been a strong point, fashion-wise, music-wise, all of that.

No human being can really understand another, and no one can arrange another’s happiness. Heresy is another word for freedom of thought. A pretty reason perhaps why novelists more and more try to keep a distance from journalists is that novelists are trying to write the truth and journalists are trying to write fiction. Champagne,… Lees verder Graham Greene

Christopher Columbus: (between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506). Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known… Lees verder Christoffel Columbus

Edgar Yipsel Harburg: (born Isidore Hochberg; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981). American popular song lyricist and librettist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” (with Jay Gorney), “April in Paris”, and “It’s Only a Paper Moon”, as well as all of… Lees verder Yip Harburg