Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Jan Greshoff: (Nieuw-Helvoet, 15 December 1888 – Cape Town, 19 March 1971). Dutch journalist and writer who became best known as a poet and critic. Greshoff worked as a journalist from 1908, including at the Dagblad van Zuid-Holland and ‘s-Gravenhage and for weekly De Hofstad. From 1916, he worked on the arts editorial of De… Lees verder Jan Greshoff

Clarice Lispector: (Chechelnik (Ukraine), December 10, 1920 – Rio de Janeiro, December 9, 1977). Brazilian writer and journalist. Pseudonyms: Helen Palmer, Teresa Quadros, Ilka Soares. She was born into a Jewish family in Ukraine, but when she was two months old, her father was exiled and they emigrated to Brazil. She lost her mother when… Lees verder Clarice Lispector

Menander of Athens: (Ancient Greek: Μένανδρος, Menandros) (Kifisia, 342 – Piraeus (city), 291 BC). Greek playwright. Menander was born the son of Diopeithes, an Athenian general and the governor of Chersonese in Thrace. His uncle Alexis was an actor and director and also wrote plays. He was influential in developing his ability to write comedy… Lees verder Menander of Athens

A round of golf is the ideal antidote to stress.

Rules are made for people who aren’t willing to make up their own.

We have now left Reason and Sanity Junction. Next stop, Looneyville.      

All hat and no cattle. Everyone has to start somewhere. Set a beggar on horseback, and he’ll ride to the devil. Power reveals character.   The higher they climb, the harder they fall. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. To put all one’s cards on one thing. To bite the bullet. And… Lees verder English proverbs and sayings

Frank Anthony Iero: (Belleville, New Jersey, October 31, 1981). One of the guitarists of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance. He also owned the record label Skeleton Crew. Frank Iero grew up in Belleville, New Jersey. As a child, he suffered from bronchitis and ear infections, which led him to spend much of his… Lees verder Frank Iero

Lois Ann Lowry: ( née Hammersberg; born March 20, 1937). American writer. She is the author of several books for children and young adults, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, and Rabble Starkey. She is known for writing about difficult subject matters, dystopias, and complex themes in works for young audiences. Lowry has won… Lees verder Lois Lowry