Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

William Bartram: (Kingsessing, Pennsylvania (now Philadelphia), 20 April 1739 – Philadelphia, United States, 22 July 1823). American naturalist. He was the son of John Bartram, the founder of Bartram’s Garden. Together with his father, he made long journeys across North America to collect plants that they then grew further in their botanical garden. His official… Lees verder William Bartram

O cruel cloudless space, and pale bare ground where the poor infant lies. Why do we feel restored as in a sacramental place? Here mystery is artifice, and here a vision of such peace is stored, healing flows from it through our eyes.

Phillip John Donahue: (December 21, 1935 – August 18, 2024). American media personality, writer, film producer, and the creator and host of The Phil Donahue Show. The television program, later known simply as Donahue, was the first popular talk show to feature a format that included audience participation. The show had a 29-year run on… Lees verder Phil Donahue

Edgar Fawcett: (May 26, 1847 – May 2, 1904). American novelist and poet. January is here with eyes that keenly glow, a frost-mailed warrior striding a shadowy steed of snow. And last December drear, with piteous low-drooped head. In a voice of desolation crying out, the year is dead. And so, with changeful gear, with… Lees verder Edgar Fawcett

Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that and all will be well.

Narin Grewal: Indian grief coach, blogger. For some moments in life there are simply no words to describe the pain within us. As years go by, we realize that memories are perhaps the greatest and most priceless of treasures one can possible possess.

‘Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked.’I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.’

You could always go on changing things but there comes a time when you have to decide to stop.

Anna Marie (Patty) Duke: (New York, 14 December 1946 – Coeur d’Alene, 29 March 2016). American actress and child star. For her work in film, Duke was awarded an Academy Award, Emmy Award and Golden Globe. I’ve come to believe that whoever I am didn’t start in December , and isn’t going to end on… Lees verder Patty Duke

Elizabeth Camden: American (Orlando, Florida) writer of non-fiction, Christian novels. It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.