Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Ernst Hohenemser: (* 1 June 1870 in Mannheim, Germany; † 17 February 1940 in Rome, Italy) was a German aphorist. Bismarck has said of the journalists that most are people who have missed their calling. The truth is even worse: they are mostly people who have not missed their calling. Fantasy is the ability to… Lees verder Ernst Hohenemser

Lucius Annaeus Seneca: (Córdoba (Spain), ± 4 BC. – near Rome, 65 AD). Roman writer and stoic philosopher, who held an important position in Rome during the time of Emperor Nero. This Seneca is also known as Seneca minor (Seneca the younger), to distinguish him from his father, Seneca Maior (Seneca the elder), the orator.… Lees verder Lucius Annaeus Seneca (the younger)

Dr John F. Demartini: American actor and authority on behavioural science. Born 1954. Any time you are not focused on your dreams, your attention is turned to your doubts and obstacles.

Hilde Beathe Heijn: Norwegian health counsellor (www.hetlichtpunt.nl), also teaches Norwegian, wife of Ronald Jan Heijn No further details known Forgiveness is a gift to yourself.

Darren Everett Criss: (San Francisco, 5 February 1987). American-Filipino actor and singer-songwriter. He starred in several musicals by the musical group StarKid Productions (University of Michigan) and is best known for his role in Glee as Blaine Anderson, a member of the ‘Dalton Academy Warblers’ until season 2, then a member of ‘New Directions’. Criss… Lees verder Darren Criss

Thomas Edward Bodett: (born February 23, 1955). American author, voice actor, woodworker and radio personality, primarily as a host, correspondent and panelist for a number of shows that air on National Public Radio (NPR). Since 1986, he has been the spokesman for the motel chain Motel 6, ending commercials with the phrase, “I’m Tom Bodett… Lees verder Tom Bodett

Alex Morritt: British Author, Poet, Lyricist, Travel Writer & Indie Publisher, focused on Central America, with poetry & prose in English & Spanish. New year: a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.        

I must say I hate money but it’s the lack of it I hate most.

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

Barry Commoner: (May 28, 1917 – September 30, 2012). American cellular biologist, college professor, and politician. He was a leading ecologist and among the founders of the modern environmental movement. He was the director of the Center for Biology of Natural Systems and its Critical Genetics Project. He ran as the Citizens Party candidate in… Lees verder Barry Commoner