The upshot was, my paintings must burn that English artists might finally learn. -Lawrence, D. H.
The upshot was, my paintings must burn that English artists might finally learn. -Lawrence, D. H.
Month: September 2010
Der Geist einer Sprache offenbart sich am deutlichsten in ihren unübersetzbaren Worten. ~~~ Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Der Geist einer Sprache offenbart sich am deutlichsten in ihren unübersetzbaren Worten. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
It is wise to disclose what cannot be concealed. -Schiller, Johann Friedrich Von
It is wise to disclose what cannot be concealed. -Schiller, Johann Friedrich Von
J. Bartlett Brebner
“Americans are benevolently ignorant about Canada, while Canadians are malevolently well informed about the United States.” J. Bartlett Brebner quotes
Eric Sevareid
“Dealing with network executives is like being nibbled to death by ducks.” Eric Sevareid quotes
Robert Bakker
“I want to find a voracious, small-minded predator and name it after the IRS.” Robert Bakker quotes
Darrin Weinberg
“It matters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.” Darrin Weinberg quotes
Lack of money is the root of all evil. -Shaw, George Bernard
Lack of money is the root of all evil. -Shaw, George Bernard
Buckminster Fuller
“Either war is obsolete or men are.” Buckminster Fuller quotes
Magnin, Edgar F.
Existence was given us for action. Our worth is determined by the good deed we do, rather than by the fine emotions we feel, Magnin, …
A man can be himself only so long as he is alone. -Schopenhauer, Arthur
A man can be himself only so long as he is alone. -Schopenhauer, Arthur
"When we love anyone with our whole hearts, life begins when we are with that person; it is only in their company that we are really and truly alive." – William Barclay
“When we love anyone with our whole hearts, life begins when we are with that person; it is only in their company that we are …
"Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on." – Henry Rollins
“Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.” – Henry Rollins
The basis of optimism is sheer terror. -Wilde, Oscar
The basis of optimism is sheer terror. -Wilde, Oscar
Er ist nicht der erste, der nicht der zweitbeste sein kann.
Er ist nicht der erste, der nicht der zweitbeste sein kann.
Ist die Zeit das Kostbarste unter allem,
Ist die Zeit das Kostbarste unter allem, so ist Zeitverschwendung die allergrößte Verschwendung. (Benjamin Franklin)
Henri Bergson – 2/9/2010
La libertad es un hecho, y entre los hechos que observamos, no hay ninguno que sea más claro. Frases de Henri Bergson – 2/9/2010
Zu wissen, was man weiß, und zu wissen, was man tut, das ist Wissen. (Konfuzius)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Konfuzius (2.9.-551 – 11.4.-479) Philosoph, Ziel: Erlangung vollkommener Tugend (China, 551 – 479 v. Chr.). Bauernregel des Tages: …
Alexander Woolcott
Al de dingen die ik werkelijk graag doe zijn of immoreel, of bij de wet verboden, of slecht voor mijn figuur. Alexander Woolcott citaat
A good composer is slowly discovered a bad composer is slowly found out. -Newman, Ernest
A good composer is slowly discovered a bad composer is slowly found out. -Newman, Ernest
"I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can’t get rid of me." – Madonna
“I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can’t get rid of me.” – Madonna
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” – …
"Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life" – Jonathan Edwards
“Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life” – Jonathan Edwards
Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated. -Holtz, Lou
Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated. -Holtz, Lou
"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." – Mother Teresa of Calcutta
“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Eines Tages schwimmt die Wahrheit doch nach oben. Als Wasserleiche. ~~~ Wieslaw Brudzinski
Eines Tages schwimmt die Wahrheit doch nach oben. Als Wasserleiche. Wieslaw Brudzinski
No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object. -Colette, Sidonie Gabrielle
No temptation can ever be measured by the value of its object. -Colette, Sidonie Gabrielle
"Belief is the death of intelligence" – Robert Anton Wilson
“Belief is the death of intelligence” – Robert Anton Wilson
Die Geizigen sind den Bienen zu vergleichen: sie arbeiten, als ob sie ewig leben würden. ~~~ Demokrit
Die Geizigen sind den Bienen zu vergleichen: sie arbeiten, als ob sie ewig leben würden. Demokrit
Keep breathing. -Tucker, Sophie
Keep breathing. -Tucker, Sophie
"The intelligence of the creature known as a crowd, is the square root of the number of people in it." – Terry Pratchett
“The intelligence of the creature known as a crowd, is the square root of the number of people in it.” – Terry Pratchett
Giving half answers won’t make the conversation half as long. -Johnson, Dave
Giving half answers won’t make the conversation half as long. -Johnson, Dave
Die geschickteste Art, einen Konkurrenten zu besiegen, ist, ihn in dem zu bewundern, worin er besser ist. ~~~ Peter Altenberg
Die geschickteste Art, einen Konkurrenten zu besiegen, ist, ihn in dem zu bewundern, worin er besser ist. Peter Altenberg
Medawar, Sir Peter
The human mind treats a new idea the way the body treats a strange protein; it rejects it. Medawar, Sir Peter quotes
Benedict, Ruth
Our faith in the present dies out long before our faith in the future. Benedict, Ruth quotes
In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are the safest. -Livy, Titus
In great straits and when hope is small, the boldest counsels are the safest. -Livy, Titus
We acquire the strength we have overcome. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
We acquire the strength we have overcome. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Zeit ist das, was man an der Uhr abliest. ~~~ Albert Einstein
Zeit ist das, was man an der Uhr abliest. Albert Einstein
Viele Kriege entstehen nur deshalb, weil viele Menschen einfach nie genug kriegen können.
Viele Kriege entstehen nur deshalb, weil viele Menschen einfach nie genug kriegen können.
"Our strength grows out of our weaknesses" – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses” – Ralph Waldo Emerson