Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

William Makepeace Thackeray: (18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863). English novelist and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1847–1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. A good laugh… Lees verder William Makepeace Thackeray

In love, people know each other because they love each other. In friendship, people love each other because they know each other.

Acting is magical. Change your look and your attitude, and you can be anyone.

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.

If music is a place, then jazz is a city.

Lora Mathis: American author and poet best known for her “short and sweet” style of poetry, often shared on social media platforms and Tumblr. She gained a significant following for her emotional, relatable, and frequently illustrated verses that explore themes of love, heartbreak, mental health, and self-discovery. Her first book, Short and Sweet, was published… Lees verder Lora Mathis

Ralph Waldo Emerson: (Boston, 25 May 1803 – Concord, 27 April 1882) American essayist and one of the most influential thinkers of the United States, who particularly emphasised individualism. As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way. When summer opens, I see how fast it matures… Lees verder Ralph Waldo Emerson

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. Life is like riding in a taxi. Whether you are going anywhere or not, the meter keeps… Lees verder John C. Maxwell

Everything is physics and math.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: (Mvezo, 18 July 1918 – Johannesburg, 5 December 2013) South African anti-apartheid fighter and politician. I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that… Lees verder Nelson Mandela