Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Nobody looks good in their darkest hours. But it’s those hours that make us what we are.

Lewis McDonald Grizzard Jr.: (October 20, 1946 – March 20, 1994). American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South. Although he spent his early career as a newspaper sports writer and editor, becoming the sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 23, he is much better known… Lees verder Lewis Grizzard

Richard Lawson Gales: (1862-1927). Gales, later a priest, poet and folklorist, was the son of Richard Smith of Litlehampton in Sussex and matriculated at Lincoln College, Oxford in October 1884 at the quite advanced age of almost 22. Though his academic career was apparently undistinguished it was made notable by the fact that he won… Lees verder Richard Lawson Gales

Frederic Ogden Nash: (Rye, New York, USA, August 19, 1902 – Baltimore, Maryland, USA, May 19, 1971). American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote more than 500 pieces. With his unconventional rhyming schemes, he was declared by The New York Times to be the country’s best-known producer of humorous poetry.… Lees verder Ogden Nash

Maurice Alberto “Mo” Rocca: (born January 28, 1969). American humorist, journalist, and actor. He is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, the host and creator of My Grandmother’s Ravioli on the Cooking Channel, and also the host of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation on CBS. He was the moderator of the National Geographic Society’s National… Lees verder Mo Rocca

Grace Edith Marion James: (Tokyo, Japan, 11 November 1882 – Rome, Italy, 6 February 1965). English writer, born in Tokyo. She was both an author of children’s literature and a Japanese folklorist. Her Japanese Fairy Tales (1910) collected and retold stories from the Japanese folk tradition. It was illustrated by Warwick Goble. Where did Gabriel… Lees verder Grace James

Vivian Swift: English freelance writer and former assistant vice president of Christie’s Inc. December has the clarity, the simplicity, and the silence you need for the best fresh start of your life. Now is the time for fresh starts. This is the season that makes everything new. There is a longstanding rumor that Spring is… Lees verder Vivian Swift

Robert Lee Frost: (San Francisco – California, 26 March 1874 – Boston – Massachusetts, 29 January 1963). American poet and playwright. Already during his lifetime, Frost was a frequently quoted and honoured poet. He received the Pulitzer Prize for poetry four times. When the sun is out, and the wind is still, you’re one month… Lees verder Robert Frost

Lisa Kleypas: (born November 5, 1964[2]). American author of historical and contemporary romance novels. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts 1985 and competed in the Miss America 1986 pageant in Atlantic City. A long time ago I learned not to explain things to people. It misleads them into thinking they’re entitled to know everything… Lees verder Lisa Kleypas

A windy March is lucky. Every pint of March dust brings a peck of September corn and a pound of October cotton.