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
Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures
Ambrose Bierce
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce: (June 24, 1842 – c. 1914). American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. His book The Devil’s Dictionary was named one of “The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature” by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. His story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” has been described as “one of… Lees verder Ambrose Bierce
Olga Kurylenko
Olga Kostyantynivna Kurylenko: (born 14 November 1979). Ukrainian-born French actress and former model. She rose to prominence by playing the Bond girl Camille Montes in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008). I’m a bit of a romantic. In theory!
Anamika Mishra
Anamika Mishra: Indian Author, Travel Blogger, Motivational Speaker & Mentor. Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration. Flowers and colours everywhere, I am so glad that March is here. Every cold and dark phase ends and hence begins a beautiful phase of warmth and vibrance. Don’t believe? Just notice March. I love March as… Lees verder Anamika Mishra
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah: Ghanaian born writer. He is the author of the must read ‘distinctive footprints of life’, ’the untapped wonderer in you’. It is never over, though we are in December! Make hay in May, for you may never know what June is coming with, and you may never know what July will present!… Lees verder Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
Angie Weiland Crosby
Angie Weiland Crosby: American writer from Southern Maryland. Author of many inspirational sayings. Nature is the purest portal to inner-peace. Autumn whispered to the wind: ‘I fall, but always rise again’ When life grows cold…a dog will warm your soul.
Emir Abd-el-Kader
Abd al-Kader, Abd al-Qâdir, Abdel Kader or Abd el-Kader (full name: Sidi El-Hadj Abd al-Kader Uled Mahiddin; Arabic: عبد القادر الجزائري). (Muaskar near Oran, 6 September 1807 or 1808 – Damascus, 26 May 1883). Algerian freedom fighter. His name means ‘Servant of the Almighty’ in English. When God wanted to create the horse, he said… Lees verder Emir Abd-el-Kader
V. E. Schwab
Victoria Elizabeth Schwab: (born July 7, 1987). American writer. She is known for the 2013 novel Vicious, the Shades of Magic series, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which was nominated for the 2020 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. She publishes children’s and young adult fiction books under the name Victoria Schwab. She… Lees verder V. E. Schwab
Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath: (Boston (Massachusetts), 27 October 1932 – London, 11 February 1963). American poet, novelist and essayist. Although best known for her poetry, she also achieved fame with her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar (‘The Glass Bell Jar’), which detailed her struggle with depression. After her suicide, she became an icon to many. Posthumously, she… Lees verder Sylvia Plath
Mahmood Darwish
March is a month of storm and lust.