Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Albert Camus: (Mondovi, French Algeria, 7 November 1913 – Villeblevin, 4 January 1960). French philosopher, journalist and writer of novels, essays and plays. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957. You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking… Lees verder Albert Camus

The one who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Those who walk alone are likely to find themselves in places no one has ever been before.

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity Fortune favors the prepared mind.

Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac: (Lowell (Massachusetts), 12 March 1922 – Saint Petersburg (Florida), 21 October 1969) American writer. Will you love me in December as you do in May? Better to sleep in an uncomfortable bed free, than sleep in a comfortable bed unfree. Night is longer than the day for those who dream &… Lees verder Jack Kerouac

Sigmund Freud: Born Sigismund Schlomo Freud. (Freiberg (Moravia), 6 May 1856 – London, 23 September 1939). Neurologist from Austria-Hungary and the founder of psychoanalysis. Although several of Freud’s theories and methods are controversial, he is considered the founder and one of the most influential psychologists and thinkers of the 20th century. Men are strong only… Lees verder Sigmund Freud

Clive Staples Lewis: (Belfast, 29 November 1898 – Oxford, 22 November 1963). Irish-born British writer, professor, man of letters and Christian apologist. You can make anything by writing. One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is the shut their eyes to facts. There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave… Lees verder C. S. Lewis

Willem Cornelis (Wim) Kan: (Scheveningen, 15 January 1911 – Nijmegen, 8 September 1983). Dutch cabaret performer. He is considered one of the ‘Big Three of Dutch cabaret’ from after World War II, along with Wim Sonneveld and Toon Hermans. On piano, he was accompanied by Ru van Veen. Democracy is the will of the people;… Lees verder Wim Kan

Sherman Alexie Joseph, Jr.: (Wellpinit, Washington, 7 October 1966). American poet, writer and filmmaker who writes about race and politics in a sharp, taboo-free style. Many of his texts are based on his experiences as a Native American; as a Spokane–Coeur d’Alene Indian, he grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Alexie lives in Seattle.… Lees verder Sherman Alexie

Franz Kafka: (Prague, 3 July 1883 – Kierling, 3 June 1924). German-language writer who is considered one of the most important authors of the twentieth century. His work had a major influence on Western literature, especially after his death. Kafka was initially a citizen of Austria-Hungary and, more specifically, of the province of Bohemia. He… Lees verder Franz Kafka

John Winston Ono Lennon: Born John Winston Lennon. Liverpool, 9 October 1940 – New York (New York), 8 December 1980. British pop musician and composer, peace activist and founder of the Liverpool pop group The Quarrymen, which evolved into the globally successful The Beatles after some line-up changes. Along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and… Lees verder John Lennon