Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

David Hume: (Edinburgh, 7 May 1711 (26 April according to the Julian calendar) – there, 25 August 1776). Scottish philosopher and historian of the Age of Enlightenment. He was one of the most important empiricist philosophers and his ideas were a major influence on Immanuel Kant. Study the religious principles that have ruled the world… Lees verder David Hume

Théophile Gautier: (Tarbes, 31 August 1811 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 23 October 1872). French writer. He began as a Romantic writer and was an active militant, but later turned away from the movement because he disagreed with the excesses to which Romanticism had led. Gautier then developed as a theoretician of the Parnasse movement, defending the ‘L’art… Lees verder Théophile Gautier

Nikolaus Lenau: Actually Nikolaus Franz Niembsch Edler von Strehlenau (Schadat 13 August 1802 – Oberdöbling, now part of Vienna, 22 August 1850) Austrian poet of the Biedermeier era. All words of friendship and compassion notwithstanding, deep sorrow always remains a recluse.      

Michael Joseph ‘Prince’ Jackson: Eldest child of pop star Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe, ex-wife of Jackson. Born: Los Angeles, California, USA, 13 February 1997. In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we… Lees verder Michael Joseph Jackson:

Fontenette de Sommery, Mademoiselle: French novelist and essayist ca. around 1760 in France. Esteem does not always make friendship; but friendship cannot exist without esteem; this is one of its advantages over love.

Leslie Calvin Brown: (born February 17, 1945). American politician and motivational speaker. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981. Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.    

James Montgomery: (4 November 1771 – 30 April 1854). Scottish-born hymn writer, poet and editor, who eventually settled in Sheffield. He was raised in the Moravian Church and theologically trained there, so that his writings often reflect concern for humanitarian causes, such as the abolition of slavery and the exploitation of child chimney sweeps. Where… Lees verder James Montgomery

Clemens Brentano: (Ehrenbreitstein, 8 September 1778 – Aschaffenburg, 28 July 1842). German writer of the Romantic period. Do you hear the fountains rushing, hear how the cricket chirps? Silence, silence, let us listen, blessed, who dies in dreams.    

Hector-Henri Malot: (La Bouille near Rouen, 20 May 1830 – Fontenay-sous-Bois, 18 July 1907). French writer. He studied law in Rouen and Paris, but eventually literature became his passion. He worked as a literary critic for L’Opinion Nationale and a theatre critic for Lloyd Français. His best-known book by far is Alone in the World.… Lees verder Hector Malot

Roger van de Velde: (Boom 13 February 1925 – Antwerp 30 May 1970) Flemish writer. He was the son of Jan Frans van de Velde, wine merchant, and Maria Callaert. He married Rosa Verboven in 1947. He was a journalist for the Nieuwe Gazet and also published in the youth magazines Arsenaal and Nieuw Gewas.… Lees verder Roger van de Velde