Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

John Clare: (13 July 1793 – 20 May 1864). English poet. The son of a farm labourer, he became known for his celebrations of the English countryside and his sorrows at its disruption. His work underwent major re-evaluation in the late 20th century; he is now often seen as a major 19th-century poet. His biographer… Lees verder John Clare

Sarah Addison Allen: (also known by the pen name Katie Gallagher). American and New York Times bestselling author. Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, Allen attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville and graduated with a degree in literature. It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar… Lees verder Sarah Addison Allen

When someone loves you, the way they talk about you is different. You feel safe and comfortable.

Listening closely is one of the most valuable gifts we can give to another human being.

Love is a choice as much as it is magic. Magic comes in moments, but choices stretch out over time. We make them new each morning. We are all a people in need. We are not perfect. We are not machines. We make mistakes. We need grace. We need compassion. We need help at times.… Lees verder Jamie Tworkowski

I need a life that isn’t just about needing to escape my life.

Walter Scott: (Edinburgh, 14 August 1771 – Abbotsford House, Abbotsford, 21 September 1832). Scottish poet and writer, best known for his historical novels. With Waverley (1814), the first of a series that included Ivanhoe, he wrote the first historical novel. When dark December glooms the day, and takes our autumn joys away. November’s sky is… Lees verder Walter Scott

J. Aleksandr Wootton: Born in The United States. American author of fantasy and Poetry. Influences: G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, Ursula K. Le Guin, Peter S. Beagle, J.R.R …more. The November evening had a bite. It nibbled not quite gently at her cheeks and ears. In Virginia the late autumn was a lover, still, but a… Lees verder J. Aleksandr Wootton

El Fuego: No information . Jam on November took away the worries. It was like tasting summer.

Ruth Pitter: (alternatively Emma Thomas Pitter) (7 November 1897 – 29 February 1992). British poet. She was the first woman to receive the Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry in 1955, and was appointed CBE in 1979 to honour her many contributions to English literature. In 1974, she was named a “Companion of Literature”, the highest… Lees verder Ruth Pitter