Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Michiel van der Pols: Michiel van der Pols (1977) is a writer, speaker and breakthrough coach. For twenty-five years, Michiel held special positions within the Dutch government. He was commander of the Marine Corps’ anti-terrorism unit, was deployed to Iraq and worked for years to improve security in Rotterdam’s most troubled neighbourhoods. In 2015, he… Lees verder Michiel van der Pols

Herbert Marcuse: (Berlin, 19 July 1898 – Starnberg, 29 July 1979). Prominent German-American philosopher and sociologist, who gained widespread recognition in the 1960s for his critical, change-oriented view of society. He belonged to the Frankfurt School. Marcuse became famous for the concept of repressive tolerance, which means that oppression can occur under the guise of… Lees verder Herbert Marcuse

John Roedel: American comedian who unexpectedly gained fame as a writer and poet through his heartfelt Facebook conversations that went viral and became an Amazon bestseller book titled ‘Hey God. Hey John.’ I was not born for these times. It’s all too sharp, too loud. Too fast for me. I was made for an age… Lees verder John Roedel

Jesus of Nazareth: (c. 5 BC – 30 or 33 AD). Also known as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth, he is a central figure in the Christian religion. Christians believe that he is the son of God and was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem. According to the New Testament, Jesus led a… Lees verder Jesus of Nazareth

Keanu Charles Reeves: (Beirut, 2 September 1964) is a Canadian film actor. Reeves’ first name means ‘cool wind over the mountains’ in Hawaiian. His father is from Hawaii and his mother is British; they met while both working in Lebanon. After his parents divorced in 1966, his mother emigrated with the children to Toronto. Reeves… Lees verder Keanu Reeves

Emilio Castelar y Ripoll: (Cádiz, 7 September 1832 – San Pedro del Pinatar, 25 May 1899). Spanish politician and author. From 7 September 1873 to 3 January 1874, he was the fourth president of the First Spanish Republic. Freedom is the instrument that God placed in man’s hands to realise his destiny.      … Lees verder Emilio Castelar

Christian Friedrich Hebbel: (Wesselburen, 18 March 1813 – Vienna, 13 December 1863). He was a German writer, the last representative of bourgeois drama and the most important playwright of realism. Everyone has a charm on their face; someone likes it! There is one sure sign of self-knowledge: when you notice more faults in yourself than… Lees verder Friedrich Hebbel

Emanuel Lasker: (Berlinchen (Prussia), 24 December 1868 – New York, 11 January 1941). German mathematician and chess grandmaster. He was world chess champion from 1894 to 1921. I want to educate students who have the ability to think for themselves and to exercise criticism.        

Theunis Uilke (Theun) de Vries: (Veenwouden, 26 April 1907 – Amsterdam, 21 January 2005). Dutch (Frisian) writer of mainly historical and social novels. He was also active as a poet, playwright and radio playwright, and he also wrote biographies and essays. Freedom is dressed in red.

Marion Hedda Ilse Countess Dönhoff: (Königsberg, 2 December 1909 – Friesenhagen, 11 March 2002) was a prominent German journalist. Dönhoff came from a distinguished noble family. Her father, Count August Karl Dönhoff, was a diplomat and politician. Her mother, Maria von Lepel, was a lady-in-waiting in extraordinary service to the last German empress, Augusta Victoria.… Lees verder Marion Gräfin Dönhoff