Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

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

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. If you need booze or drugs to enjoy your life to the fullest, then you’re doing it wrong. Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’        

Sangeeta Rana: Founder of Thoughtfultable.com, writer, artist, economist and people person. Allow your dreams to shape your life, let it guide you towards positivity and progress. When you touch someone’s soul they never forget that. They remember that gesture for as long as they live. Find some time for yourself, sit in silence, don’t talk,… Lees verder Sangeeta Rana

My name is Marije Berkelaar, I am from the Netherlands. 6 months before COVID, my life changed drastically. In the clinic where I worked as a GP, I felt increasingly nauseous when prescribing pharmaceutical medication. I went VIRAL on facebook as the first pharmaceutical-free GP in the Netherlands. Welcome to the first day of your… Lees verder Marije Berkelaar

Jonathan Muncy Storm: American writer/poet who publishes under the name JmStorm. Originally a mechanic/garage technician, he began writing and sharing short poems later in life (around his mid-40s). Wait for someone who love you differently. One who can see the fire in your soul, and the child in your laugh, and the ocean in your… Lees verder J. M. Storm