I must say that acting was good training for the political life that lay ahead of us. -Reagan, Nancy
I must say that acting was good training for the political life that lay ahead of us. -Reagan, Nancy
Month: March 2011
Well begun is half done. -Aristotle
Well begun is half done. -Aristotle
Theodore Dreiser
“Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail.” Theodore Dreiser quotes
Kennedy, Robert F.
Whenever men take the law into their own hands, the loser is the law. And when the law loses, freedom languishes. Kennedy, Robert F. quotes
Calvino, Italo
In love, as in gluttony, pleasure is a matter of the utmost precision. Calvino, Italo quotes
"When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve." – Oscar Wilde
“When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve.” – Oscar …
Fortune and humor govern the world. -La Rochefoucauld, Francois De
Fortune and humor govern the world. -La Rochefoucauld, Francois De
Old soldiers never die; they just fade away. -Macarthur, Douglas
Old soldiers never die; they just fade away. -Macarthur, Douglas
Wenn ein Buch und ein Kopf zusammenstoßen
Wenn ein Buch und ein Kopf zusammenstoßen und es klingt hohl, ist das allemal im Buch? (Georg Christoph Lichtenberg)
René de Chateaubriand – 7/3/2011
Una buena acción es una lección insolente para los que no tienen el valor de ejecutarla. Frases de René de Chateaubriand – 7/3/2011
Toon Hermans
Ga nooit weg zonder te groeten. Ga nooit heen zonder zoen. Als je het noodlot zult ontmoeten, kun je nooit meer over doen. Toon Hermans …
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. -Berle, Milton
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. -Berle, Milton
"I have always been fascinated by the musical talent, the calypso, the carnival and the sweet sound of pan, … Trinidad was the best place to host the world premier and to display the vast local talent." – Derek Walcott
“I have always been fascinated by the musical talent, the calypso, the carnival and the sweet sound of pan, … Trinidad was the best place …
"I don’t have false teeth. Do you think I’d buy teeth like these?" – Carol Burnett
“I don’t have false teeth. Do you think I’d buy teeth like these?” – Carol Burnett
Peace is no more than a dream as long as we need the comfort of the clan. -Nicols, Peter
Peace is no more than a dream as long as we need the comfort of the clan. -Nicols, Peter
Die einzige Möglichkeit, etwas vom Leben zu haben, ist, sich mit aller Macht hineinzustürzen. ~~~ Angelina Jolie
Die einzige Möglichkeit, etwas vom Leben zu haben, ist, sich mit aller Macht hineinzustürzen. Angelina Jolie
Receiving a new truth is like adding a new sense. -Liebig
Receiving a new truth is like adding a new sense. -Liebig
"If you lived in London, where the whole system is one of false good-fellowship, and you may know a man for twenty years without finding out that he hates you like poison, you would soon have your eyes opened. There we do unkind things in a kind way: we say bitter things in a sweet voice: we always give our friends chloroform when we tear them to pieces." – George Bernard Shaw
“If you lived in London, where the whole system is one of false good-fellowship, and you may know a man for twenty years without finding …
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -Shinn, Florence Scovel
Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -Shinn, Florence Scovel
"Education is the process of casting false pearls before real swine" – Irwin Edman
“Education is the process of casting false pearls before real swine” – Irwin Edman
Writing is not a profession, but a vocation of unhappiness. -Simenon, Georges
Writing is not a profession, but a vocation of unhappiness. -Simenon, Georges
Robert Schumann
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.” Robert Schumann quotes
Scott, Howard
A person with predatory instincts who has not sufficient capital to form a corporation. Scott, Howard quotes
Music is the vernacular of the human soul. -Latham, Geoffrey
Music is the vernacular of the human soul. -Latham, Geoffrey
"He’ll be more a Brisbane winter carnival horse for the Sires Produce." – Duncan Grimley
“He’ll be more a Brisbane winter carnival horse for the Sires Produce.” – Duncan Grimley
Archbishop — A Christian ecclesiastic of a rank superior to that attained by Christ. -Mencken, H. L.
Archbishop — A Christian ecclesiastic of a rank superior to that attained by Christ. -Mencken, H. L.
Lyrik ist Logopädie im Zeitalter der Sprachlosigkeit.
Lyrik ist Logopädie im Zeitalter der Sprachlosigkeit.
curiosity
Curiosity is lying in wait for every secret. – Emerson, Ralph Waldo
When a good man is hurt all who would be called good must suffer with him. -Euripides
When a good man is hurt all who would be called good must suffer with him. -Euripides
Diese traurige Welt bekleidet den, der schon
Diese traurige Welt bekleidet den, der schon bekleidet ist, und entblößet den Entblößten. (Serafín Estébanez Calderón)
William Shakespeare – 6/3/2011
Nuestras dudas son traidores que muchas veces nos hacen perder el bien que podríamos ganar si no temiéramos buscarlo. Frases de William Shakespeare – 6/3/2011
Gaby van den Berghe
Als men sommige boeken gelezen heeft, is men geneigd om een vereniging op te richten ter bevordering van het analfabetisme. Gaby van den Berghe citaat
I always looked ahead. -Evert, Chris
I always looked ahead. -Evert, Chris
If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger. -Lichtenberg, Georg C.
If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger. -Lichtenberg, Georg C.
"I fear the carnival of crime is beginning on our border." – Edward Blake
“I fear the carnival of crime is beginning on our border.” – Edward Blake
"It’s California I’m worried about. I don’t want you to become a laughingstock, a carnival or the beginning of a circus in America where we just throw people out as soon as they make a tough decision. . . . Don’t do this. Don’t do this." – Bill Clinton
“It’s California I’m worried about. I don’t want you to become a laughingstock, a carnival or the beginning of a circus in America where we …
blood
The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church. – Tertullian
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly. -Plutarch
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly. -Plutarch
"Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed." – Oliver Wendell Holmes
“Insanity is often the logic of an accurate mind overtaxed.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
"When you pick up The Carnival, you get the big genre." – Wyclef Jean
“When you pick up The Carnival, you get the big genre.” – Wyclef Jean