Kein Wind ist demjenigen günstig, der nicht
Kein Wind ist demjenigen günstig, der nicht weiß, wohin er segeln will. (Michel de Montaigne)
Month: September 2010
Amintore Fanfani – 29/9/2010
Cuando se es ensalzado por el enemigo, es que se ha hecho algo mal. Frases de Amintore Fanfani – 29/9/2010
Die Klage über die Schärfe des Wettbewerbes ist in Wirklichkeit meist nur eine Klage über den Mangel an Einfällen. (Walther Rathenau)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Walther Rathenau (29.9.1867 – 24.6.1922) Industrieller, Schriftsteller, Politiker (Deutschland, 1867 – 1922). Bauernregel des Tages: Regnet’s sanft am …
Affection is dezirable, but money is absolutly undispensable. -Austen, Jane
Affection is dezirable, but money is absolutly undispensable. -Austen, Jane
Joana Duarte (24)
In 1986, Joana Duarte was born on this date in Porto, Portugal
I’d rather be hissed at for a good verse, than applauded for a bad one. -Hugo, Victor
I’d rather be hissed at for a good verse, than applauded for a bad one. -Hugo, Victor
The history of a people is found in its songs. -Jellinek, George
The history of a people is found in its songs. -Jellinek, George
Wann wird der Zankapfel endlich zur verbotenen Frucht erklärt? ~~~ Wieslaw Brudzinski
Wann wird der Zankapfel endlich zur verbotenen Frucht erklärt? Wieslaw Brudzinski
Man is stark mad; he cannot make a flea, and yet he will be making gods by the dozens. -Montaigne, Michel Eyquem De
Man is stark mad; he cannot make a flea, and yet he will be making gods by the dozens. -Montaigne, Michel Eyquem De
"It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming." – John Steinbeck
“It has always been my private conviction that any man who puts his intelligence up against a fish and loses had it coming.” – John …
"Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence." – Robert Francis Kennedy
“Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence.” – Robert Francis Kennedy
To love an idea is to love it a little more than one should. -Rostand, Jean
To love an idea is to love it a little more than one should. -Rostand, Jean
Die kürzesten Wörter, nämlich ‘ja’ und ‘nein’ erfordern das meiste Nachdenken. ~~~ Pythagoras von Samos
Die kürzesten Wörter, nämlich ‘ja’ und ‘nein’ erfordern das meiste Nachdenken. Pythagoras von Samos
"I’ve always felt that a person’s intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic." – Abigail Adams
“I’ve always felt that a person’s intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same …
"Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too." – Will Smith
“Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your …
Rosenberg, Michael S.
Man tends to root for the underdog, because he fears that he will find himself in that same position far too often. Rosenberg, Michael S. …
London, Jack
Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well. London, Jack quotes
Proverb, Pennsylvania Dutch
Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others. Proverb, Pennsylvania Dutch quotes
Shay, R. E.
Depend on the rabbit’s foot if you will, but remember it didn’t work for the rabbit. Shay, R. E. quotes
Dbjanski
“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” Dbjanski quotes
"It’s indescribable. It’s exactly like you hoped it’s going to be." – Colin Flynn
“It’s indescribable. It’s exactly like you hoped it’s going to be.” – Colin Flynn
Child Soldiers
Children have been used extensively in military campaigns as direct combatants, porters, spies, and sex slaves throughout history, even in societies where such involvement is …
Die großen Dinge treiben uns an, die kleinen halten uns auf.
Die großen Dinge treiben uns an, die kleinen halten uns auf.
Geld: der Punkt, den Archimedes suchte, um die Welt aus den Angeln zu heben. ~~~ Bloor Schleppey
Geld: der Punkt, den Archimedes suchte, um die Welt aus den Angeln zu heben. Bloor Schleppey
Selbst wer gebieten kann, muss überraschen.
Selbst wer gebieten kann, muss überraschen. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
Lewis Carroll – 28/9/2010
¡Qué pobre memoria es aquélla que sólo funciona hacia atrás! Frases de Lewis Carroll – 28/9/2010
Tyranny
There is no week nor day nor hour when tyranny may not enter upon this country, if the people lose their roughness and spirit of …
Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth. -Picasso, Pablo
Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth. -Picasso, Pablo
Alle lieben das Schöne. Wenige leisten es sich. (Georges B. Clemenceau)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Georges B. Clemenceau (28.9.1841 – 24.11.1929) Arzt, Politiker, Ministerpräsident von 1906 – 1909 und 1917 – 1920 (Frankreich, …
"An indescribable feeling. I had never been involved in a game like that. Just 16 months before I had been in high school." – Skip Harlicka
“An indescribable feeling. I had never been involved in a game like that. Just 16 months before I had been in high school.” – Skip …
O, popular applause! what heart of man is proof against thy sweet, seducing charms? -Cowper, William
O, popular applause! what heart of man is proof against thy sweet, seducing charms? -Cowper, William
Im Leben kommt es darauf an, Hammer oder Amboss zu sein – aber niemals das Material dazwischen. ~~~ Norman Mailer
Im Leben kommt es darauf an, Hammer oder Amboss zu sein – aber niemals das Material dazwischen. Norman Mailer
"I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare." – Howard Arnold Walter
“I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, …
Bob Spiers
In 1945, Bob Spiers was born on this date in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
If a man has common sense, he has all the sense there is. -Rayburn, Sam
If a man has common sense, he has all the sense there is. -Rayburn, Sam
Meinungen sind wie Grundstücke: Erstens sind sie zu teuer, und zweitens kann man nicht immer darauf bauen. ~~~ Dieter Hildebrandt
Meinungen sind wie Grundstücke: Erstens sind sie zu teuer, und zweitens kann man nicht immer darauf bauen. Dieter Hildebrandt
Columbus discovered no isle or key so lonely as himself. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Columbus discovered no isle or key so lonely as himself. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." – Langston Hughes
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” – Langston …
"It’s indescribable how awesome it is. I am so happy." – Caleb Pearson
“It’s indescribable how awesome it is. I am so happy.” – Caleb Pearson
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. -Parton, Dolly
The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. -Parton, Dolly