Senn, J. P.
Old age adds to the respect due to virtue, but it takes nothing from the contempt inspired by vice; it whitens only the hair. Senn, …
Month: December 2010
John Andrew Holmes, Jr.
“It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.” John Andrew Holmes, Jr. quotes
"To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders." – Lao Tzu
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” – Lao Tzu
"The slave begins by demanding justice and ends by wanting to wear a crown." – Albert Camus
“The slave begins by demanding justice and ends by wanting to wear a crown.” – Albert Camus
"Sunshine cannot bleach the snow, Nor time unmake what poets know" – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Sunshine cannot bleach the snow, Nor time unmake what poets know” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Carve every word before you let it fall. -Holmes Jr., Oliver Wendell
Carve every word before you let it fall. -Holmes Jr., Oliver Wendell
Der Weg in die Freiheit führt mitten durch die Sklaverei.
Der Weg in die Freiheit führt mitten durch die Sklaverei.
Der großgesinnte Mensch wird überhaupt nicht
Der großgesinnte Mensch wird überhaupt nicht oder ungern einen andern um etwas bitten, dagegen gern selber Hilfe leisten. (Aristoteles)
Samuel Taylor Coleridge – 2/12/2010
He aquí un buen criterio para medir al genio: observad si progresa o sólo da vueltas sobre sí mismo. Frases de Samuel Taylor Coleridge – …
Die schlechteste Münze, mit der man seine Freunde bezahlen kann, sind die Ratschläge. Nur die Hilfe ist die einzig gute. (Ferdinando Galiani)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Ferdinando Galiani (2.12.1728 – 30.10.1787) Nationalökonom, Schriftsteller, ‘Della Moneta – Theorie des subjektiven Wertes’, ‘Gespräch über den Kornhandel’ …
Frauen sind Kriegsschiffe, die sich als Lazarette tarnen. ~~~ Esther Vilar
Frauen sind Kriegsschiffe, die sich als Lazarette tarnen. Esther Vilar
In goodness there are all kinds of wisdom. -Euripides
In goodness there are all kinds of wisdom. -Euripides
"There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance." – William Sharp
“There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, …
There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents. -Jefferson, Thomas
There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents. -Jefferson, Thomas
A short saying often contains much wisdom. -Sophocles
A short saying often contains much wisdom. -Sophocles
Die meisten Menschen wollen lieber durch Lob ruiniert als durch Kritik gerettet werden. ~~~ Amerikanische Redensart
Die meisten Menschen wollen lieber durch Lob ruiniert als durch Kritik gerettet werden. Amerikanische Redensart
"Actually, I think all addiction starts with soda. Every junkie did soda first. But no one counts that. Maybe they should. The soda connection is clear. Why isn’t a presidential commission looking into this? Or at least some guys from the National Carbonation Council." – Chris Rock
“Actually, I think all addiction starts with soda. Every junkie did soda first. But no one counts that. Maybe they should. The soda connection is …
"No more of parental rules!<br/>We’re heading for the snow!<br/>Good riddance to those grown up ghouls!<br/>We’re leaving! Yukon Ho!" – Bill Watterson
“No more of parental rules!We’re heading for the snow!Good riddance to those grown up ghouls!We’re leaving! Yukon Ho!” – Bill Watterson
Two great talkers will not travel far together. -Proverb, Spanish
Two great talkers will not travel far together. -Proverb, Spanish
"Marijuana is a much bigger part of the American addiction problem than most people – teens or adults – realize." – John Walters
“Marijuana is a much bigger part of the American addiction problem than most people – teens or adults – realize.” – John Walters
Only the shallow know themselves. -Wilde, Oscar
Only the shallow know themselves. -Wilde, Oscar
Cather, Willa
That is happiness: to be dissolved into something complete and great. Cather, Willa quotes
"A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water." – Carl Reiner
“A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.” – Carl Reiner
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor. -Bovee, Christian Nevell
The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor. -Bovee, Christian Nevell
Der Furchtsame erschrickt vor der Gefahr, der Feige in ihr, der Mutige nach ihr. ~~~ Jean Paul
Der Furchtsame erschrickt vor der Gefahr, der Feige in ihr, der Mutige nach ihr. Jean Paul
"As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words." – William Shakespeare
“As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words.” – William Shakespeare
Every man is his own chief enemy. -Anacharsis
Every man is his own chief enemy. -Anacharsis
»AIDS« – das Wort heißt auch »Hilfen«: Da so wenig hilft, müssen viele helfen!
»AIDS« – das Wort heißt auch »Hilfen«: Da so wenig hilft, müssen viele helfen!
Glück ist dort, wo man Glück schenkt.
Glück ist dort, wo man Glück schenkt. (Jeremias Gotthelf)
Walter Scott – 1/12/2010
A los tímidos y a los indecisos todo les resulta imposible, porque así se lo parece. Frases de Walter Scott – 1/12/2010
Erfolgreich zu sein heißt, anders als die anderen zu sein. (Woody Allen)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: Woody Allen (1.12.1935) Schauspieler, ‘Woody – der Unglücksrabe’, ‘Was Sie schon immer über Sex wissen wollten, aber bisher …
Armand Salacrou
Er zijn vrouwenlevens die een aaneenschakeling van tranen zijn, en waarvan het bestaan per slot van rekening toch geslaagd mag heten. Armand Salacrou citaat
Ah, good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness. -Picasso, Pablo
Ah, good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness. -Picasso, Pablo
"Tread lightly, she is near/ Under the snow,/ Speak gently, she can hear/ The daisies grow." – Oscar Wilde
“Tread lightly, she is near/ Under the snow,/ Speak gently, she can hear/ The daisies grow.” – Oscar Wilde