Fénelon – 13/6/2010
El poder sin límites, es un frenesí que arruina su propia autoridad. Frases de Fénelon – 13/6/2010
Year: 2010
Conformity
Singularity in the right hath ruined many; happy those who are convinced of the general opinion. – Franklin, Benjamin
Plagiarism
There is much difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him. – Franklin, Benjamin
Somebody once said that Washington was a city of Northern charm and Southern efficiency. -Kennedy, John F.
Somebody once said that Washington was a city of Northern charm and Southern efficiency. -Kennedy, John F.
Manche Ehrungen sind nur das Heftpflaster auf eine frische Wunde. (André François-Poncet)
Geburtstag und ZITAT DES TAGES von heute: André François-Poncet (13.6.1887 – 8.1.1978) Politiker, Diplomat, Präsident des Internationalen Roten Kreuzes (Frankreich, 1887 – 1978). Bauernregel des …
Willem Frederik Hermans
Literatuur is de neerslag of het verslag van een geestelijk avontuur in een taal die eigen, levend en origineel is. Willem Frederik Hermans citaat
"There is such a thing as perfection…and our purpose for living is to find that perfection and show it forth….Each of us is in truth an unlimited idea of freedom. Everything that limits us we have to put aside." – Richard Bach
“There is such a thing as perfection…and our purpose for living is to find that perfection and show it forth….Each of us is in truth …
"The possession of anything begins in the mind" – Bruce Lee
“The possession of anything begins in the mind” – Bruce Lee
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. -Plutarch
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. -Plutarch
"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative." – Oscar Wilde
“Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” – Oscar Wilde
Als Gott den Menschen erschuf, war er bereits müde; das erklärt manches. ~~~ Mark Twain
Als Gott den Menschen erschuf, war er bereits müde; das erklärt manches. Mark Twain
"You give me your blood and I will give you Independence!" – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
“You give me your blood and I will give you Independence!” – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
"We end today a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again. The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of opportunity, to the greater triumphs and achievements that await us. Are we brave enough and wise enough to grasp this opportunity and accept the challenge of the future?" – Jawaharlal Nehru
“We end today a period of ill fortune and India discovers herself again. The achievement we celebrate today is but a step, an opening of …
Ich bin froh, dass wir bombardiert worden sind. Jetzt können wir den Leuten im (Londoner Arbeitsviertel) East End in die Augen sehen. ~~~ Queen Elizabeth
Ich bin froh, dass wir bombardiert worden sind. Jetzt können wir den Leuten im (Londoner Arbeitsviertel) East End in die Augen sehen. Queen Elizabeth
The secret of success is constancy of purpose. -Disraeli, Benjamin
The secret of success is constancy of purpose. -Disraeli, Benjamin
Demokratie: ein bei Wahlen immer wieder auftauchender Begriff. ~~~ Gerd Wollschon
Demokratie: ein bei Wahlen immer wieder auftauchender Begriff. Gerd Wollschon
"I don’t judge others. I say if you feel good with what you’re doing, let your freak flag fly." – Sarah Jessica Parker
“I don’t judge others. I say if you feel good with what you’re doing, let your freak flag fly.” – Sarah Jessica Parker
"All we have of freedom – all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us, long and long ago" – Rudyard Kipling
“All we have of freedom – all we use or know – This our fathers bought for us, long and long ago” – Rudyard Kipling
Responsibility is what awaits outside the Eden of Creativity. -Gordimer, Nadine
Responsibility is what awaits outside the Eden of Creativity. -Gordimer, Nadine
Liebe macht nicht blind. Der Liebende sieht nur weit mehr als da ist. ~~~ Oliver Hassencamp
Liebe macht nicht blind. Der Liebende sieht nur weit mehr als da ist. Oliver Hassencamp
"Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference." – Joel Barker
“Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is simply passing the time. Action with Vision is making a positive difference.” – Joel Barker
"If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace." – Hamilton Fish
“If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace.” …
Alles, was gegen die Natur ist, hat auf die Dauer keinen Bestand. ~~~ Charles Darwin
Alles, was gegen die Natur ist, hat auf die Dauer keinen Bestand. Charles Darwin
"Breathes there the man with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land! Whose heart hath ne’er within him burn’d As home his footsteps he hath turn’d From wandering on a foreign strand?" – Walter Scott
“Breathes there the man with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land! Whose heart hath ne’er …
No more tears now; I will think upon revenge. -Stuart, Mary
No more tears now; I will think upon revenge. -Stuart, Mary
In Russland wird das Volk durch die Partei verdummt, in den Vereinigten Staaten durch die Television. ~~~ Friedrich Dürrenmatt
In Russland wird das Volk durch die Partei verdummt, in den Vereinigten Staaten durch die Television. Friedrich Dürrenmatt
French Proverb: A man assailed is …
A man assailed is half overcome. French Proverb Proverb Link: A man assailed is …See More: French Proverbs (2090 Proverbs) French Proverb: A man assailed …
I have been breaking silence these twenty-three years and have hardly made a rent in it. -Thoreau, Henry David
I have been breaking silence these twenty-three years and have hardly made a rent in it. -Thoreau, Henry David
"In Tel Aviv the weekends last 48 hours. In Jerusalem they last 6 months." – Zev Chavets
“In Tel Aviv the weekends last 48 hours. In Jerusalem they last 6 months.” – Zev Chavets
"At the dawn of history India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success and her failures. Through good and ill fortune alike she has never lost sight of that quest or forgotten the ideals which gave her strength." – Jawaharlal Nehru
“At the dawn of history India started on her unending quest, and trackless centuries are filled with her striving and the grandeur of her success …
"Run for your life from any man who tells you that money is evil. That sentence is the leper’s bell of an approaching looter." – Ayn Rand
“Run for your life from any man who tells you that money is evil. That sentence is the leper’s bell of an approaching looter.” – …
"I couldn’t commit suicide if my life depended on it" – George Carlin
“I couldn’t commit suicide if my life depended on it” – George Carlin
Ringer, Robert J.
There’s a basic human weakness inherent in all people which tempts them to want what they can’t have and not want what is readily available …
Conran, Sir Terence
Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist. Conran, Sir Terence quotes
Phaedrus
Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many; the intelligence of a few perceives what has been carefully hidden. Phaedrus quotes
Smith, Roy L.
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. Smith, Roy L. quotes
Malcolm Boyd
“I believe that God prays in us and through us, whether we are praying or not (and whether we believe in God or not). So, …
"I love my freedom. I love my America. ~Jessi Lane Adams" – Jessi Lane Adams
“I love my freedom. I love my America. ~Jessi Lane Adams” – Jessi Lane Adams
A man says what he knows, a woman says what will please. -Rousseau, Jean Jacques
A man says what he knows, a woman says what will please. -Rousseau, Jean Jacques
Mädchen von heute ziehen Hosen an, um wie Jungens auszusehen, und durchsichtige Blusen, um zu beweisen, dass sie keine sind. ~~~ Heinz Drache
Mädchen von heute ziehen Hosen an, um wie Jungens auszusehen, und durchsichtige Blusen, um zu beweisen, dass sie keine sind. Heinz Drache