Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton: (October 30, 1857 – June 14, 1948). American writer. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestselling novel Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories, essays, and articles for magazines and… Lees verder Gertrude Atherton

Mieke Fleur: Dutch blogger who regularly shares inspiring and positive messages on Facebook and other platforms. I colour my world with gentleness… because love is the most beautiful paint there is.        

Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith: (Whitefield (Greater Manchester), May 3, 1896 – Uttlesford, November 24, 1990). English novelist and playwright. Her best-known works include I Capture the Castle, but especially 101 Dalmatians, which became a children’s book classic and has been adapted into films several times. Contemplation seems to be the only luxury that costs nothing.… Lees verder Dodie Smith

Lǚ Kūn: (1368-1644). A Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher. He wrote about it in his book “Admonitions for Daily Life” (呻吟语, Shēnyín Yǔ). He was a versatile intellectual, civil servant, and moralist. Lǚ Kūn enjoyed a successful career in government, culminating in the high position of Minister of Justice. He was known as a practical,… Lees verder Lǚ Kūn

Donald Woods Winnicott: (7 April 1896 – 25 January 1971). English paediatrician and psychoanalyst who was especially influential in the field of object relations theory and developmental psychology. He was a leading member of the British Independent Group of the British Psychoanalytical Society, President of the British Psychoanalytical Society twice (1956–1959 and 1965–1968), and a… Lees verder Donald Woods Winnicott

Jane Beach: Eldorado Hills, California, USA. American pastor, author of books on spirituality, personal growth, and living from love and acceptance. This aligns perfectly with her philosophy of positive thinking, intuition, and finding blessing in all aspects of life. Every positive thought is a prayer that changes my life. It is my intention to find… Lees verder Jane Beach

Les pots fêlés sont ceux qui durent le plus. When the solution is under your feet, don’t look for it on the moon.        

Amanda Gorman: (Los Angeles, 7 March 1998). American poet and spoken word artist. She grew up in Los Angeles in a Catholic family. She was raised by her mother together with her twin sister. Until puberty, she suffered from a speech impediment. In her youth, she read the work of poet Toni Morrison and wanted… Lees verder Amanda Gorman

Petrus Augustus de Génestet: (Amsterdam, 21 November 1829 – Rozendaal, 2 July 1861). Dutch poet and theologian. Petrus Augustus de Génestet lost his parents at a young age, after which he was taken in by his uncle and guardian, the painter Jan Adam Kruseman. He also received financial support from the writer Johannes Kneppelhout for… Lees verder Petrus Augustus de Gènestet

Diana Jaques: English writer, born in the south of England — Ashford, County of Kent. What a wonderful world it was in autumn.