"The thorn from the bush one has planted, nourished and pruned pricks more deeply and draws more blood." – Maya Angelou
“The thorn from the bush one has planted, nourished and pruned pricks more deeply and draws more blood.” – Maya Angelou
Month: June 2010
"Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Frauen brauchen sich nicht zu emanzipieren. So gut wie Männer werden sie eh nicht. ~~~ Jack Nicholson
Frauen brauchen sich nicht zu emanzipieren. So gut wie Männer werden sie eh nicht. Jack Nicholson
If you don’t stand up for something, you may fall for anything. -Brown, Les
If you don’t stand up for something, you may fall for anything. -Brown, Les
"Maturity is a high price to pay for growing up." – Tom Stoppard
“Maturity is a high price to pay for growing up.” – Tom Stoppard
Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it. -Mcluhan, Marshall
Diaper backward spells repaid. Think about it. -Mcluhan, Marshall
"That was the big thing when I was growing up, singing on the radio. The extent of my dream was to sing on the radio station in Memphis. Even when I got out of the Air Force in 1954, I came right back to Memphis and started knocking on doors at the radio station." – Johnny Cash
“That was the big thing when I was growing up, singing on the radio. The extent of my dream was to sing on the radio …
"The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt." – Max Lerner
“The turning point in the process of growing up is when you discover the core of strength within you that survives all hurt.” – Max …
Character is to man what carbon is to steel. -Hill, Napoleon
Character is to man what carbon is to steel. -Hill, Napoleon
"No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots." – Barbara Ehrenreich
“No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.” – Barbara Ehrenreich
Ja, und wegen mir wurden alle Räume mit Alarmtelefonen ausgestattet. ~~~ Homer Simpson
Ja, und wegen mir wurden alle Räume mit Alarmtelefonen ausgestattet. Homer Simpson
"Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are" – George Santayana
“Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are” – George Santayana
We are what we imagine ourselves to be. -Vonnegut Jr., Kurt
We are what we imagine ourselves to be. -Vonnegut Jr., Kurt
"Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders." – Sloan Wilson
“Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders.” …
"The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office." – Robert Frost
“The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into …
Chinese Proverb: The diamond cannot be polished without friction, …
The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials. Chinese Proverb Proverb Link: The diamond cannot be polished without friction, …See …
"Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence." – Thomas S. Szasz
“Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence.” – Thomas S. Szasz
Bei Tage ist es kinderleicht, die Dinge nüchtern und unsentimental zu sehen. Nachts ist das eine ganz andere Geschichte. ~~~ Ernest Hemingway
Bei Tage ist es kinderleicht, die Dinge nüchtern und unsentimental zu sehen. Nachts ist das eine ganz andere Geschichte. Ernest Hemingway
"I think I’m finally growing up – and about time." – Elizabeth Taylor
“I think I’m finally growing up – and about time.” – Elizabeth Taylor
There is nothing assured to mortals. -Horace
There is nothing assured to mortals. -Horace
Blanchard, Ken
HELP = H(umor), E-go, edging God out, L-istening, P-urpose Blanchard, Ken quotes
"The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment" – Elbert Hubbard
“The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment” – Elbert Hubbard
Mensch: das einzige Lebewesen, das erröten kann. Es ist aber auch das einzige was Grund dazu hat. ~~~ Mark Twain
Mensch: das einzige Lebewesen, das erröten kann. Es ist aber auch das einzige was Grund dazu hat. Mark Twain
"The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates." – Oscar Wilde
“The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.” – Oscar Wilde
Worry is a useless mulling over of things we cannot change. -Pilgrim, Peace
Worry is a useless mulling over of things we cannot change. -Pilgrim, Peace
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him. -Voltaire
If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him. -Voltaire
Jean Cocteau – 5/6/2010
El futuro no pertenece a nadie. No hay precursores, no existen más que rezagados. Frases de Jean Cocteau – 5/6/2010
Im Leben muß man zu rechnen verstehen, aber nicht auf die anderen. (Paul Jean Toulet)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Paul Jean Toulet (5.6.1867 – 6.9.1920) Schriftsteller, Lyriker, Essayist, ‘Les Contrerimes’ (Frankreich, 1867 – 1920). Bauernregel des Tages: …
Simon Carmiggelt
Iedere man die van een korte wandeling in zijn woonplaats thuiskomt, weet dat de mooiste meisjes nimmer meedoen aan Miss-Holland verkiezingen, doch gewoon op straat …
Man muss schon etwas wissen, um verbergen zu können, dass man nichts weiß. ~~~ Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Man muss schon etwas wissen, um verbergen zu können, dass man nichts weiß. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
"For me to say this is an important weekend for us would be an understatement," – Jamie McMurray
“For me to say this is an important weekend for us would be an understatement,” – Jamie McMurray
"Nobody says you must laugh, but a sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the day" – Ann Landers
“Nobody says you must laugh, but a sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile …
You can never plan the future by the past. -Burke, Edmund
You can never plan the future by the past. -Burke, Edmund
"A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or perhaps both." – James Madison
“A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or perhaps both.” …
We must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we laugh at all. -Bruyere, Jean De La
We must laugh before we are happy, for fear we die before we laugh at all. -Bruyere, Jean De La
An Klischees ist immer etwas Wahres dran. ~~~ Dr. Gregory House
An Klischees ist immer etwas Wahres dran. Dr. Gregory House
"Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure." – Jack Lemon
“Failure seldom stops you. What stops you is the fear of failure.” – Jack Lemon
"The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision." – Robyn Davidson
“The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most …
Eifersucht ist Angst vor dem Vergleich. ~~~ Max Frisch
Eifersucht ist Angst vor dem Vergleich. Max Frisch
The greatest wisdom is to realize one’s lack of it -Stanislavisky, Konstantin
The greatest wisdom is to realize one’s lack of it -Stanislavisky, Konstantin