Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Equality is a meaningless concept; it can just as well mean equal slavery for all as equal freedom for all.

The proper use of science is not to conquer nature, but to live in it.

Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller: (Marbach am Neckar, 10 November 1759 – Weimar, 9 May 1805). German playwright, philosopher and poet. He is considered one of the greater literati in German history. In 1792, he was made an honorary citizen of France. In 1802, he was elevated to the (German) peerage, from then on recognisable by… Lees verder Friedrich von Schiller

B. van der Harst: No data available. You are never too old to stay young.

Carl Gustav Jung: (Kesswil, 26 July 1875 – Küsnacht, 6 June 1961). Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist. He was the founder of analytical psychology. It is quite within the bounds of possibility for a man to recognize evil of his nature, but it is a rare and shattering experience for him to gaze into the face… Lees verder Carl Gustav Jung

James Douglas (Jim) Morrison: (Melbourne (Florida), 8 December 1943 – Paris, 3 July 1971). American singer, poet and lyricist. He was frontman of the psychedelic rock band The Doors. Morrison is regarded by music critics as one of the most influential figures in rock history, due in part to his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, unpredictable… Lees verder Jim Morrison

If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.

Dalai lama: The Dalai Lama is the chief tulku, reincarnated lama, of the gelug, one of the traditions within Tibetan Buddhism. The first person to receive that designation dalai lama during his lifetime was Sönam Gyatso (1543-1588). In the chronological list of succession, he is considered the third Dalai Lama. His two predecessors as chief… Lees verder Dalai Lama

Stephen William Hawking: (Oxford, 8 January 1942 – Cambridge, 14 March 2018). British physicist, cosmologist and mathematician. People won’t have time for you if you are always angry or complaining. The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.

Godfried Jan Arnold Bomans: (The Hague, 2 March 1913 – Bloemendaal, 22 December 1971). Dutch writer, columnist and media personality. Bomans has more than 60 books and many other writings to his name. He received little official recognition during his lifetime, at least not in the form of a literary award. Girls, that’s not for… Lees verder Godfried Bomans