Every woman is a rebel, and usually in wild revolt against herself. -Wilde, Oscar
Every woman is a rebel, and usually in wild revolt against herself. -Wilde, Oscar
Year: 2011
James Thurber – dog
“If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons.” ~James …
Francis J. Braceland – equilibrium
“We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.” ~Francis J. Braceland
Dibar Apartian
“For trials are like clouds which dissipate when the sun shines with all its splendor.” ~Dibar Apartian, Minister
Oprah – dream
“You can never be happy living someone else’s dream. Live your own. And you will for sure know the meaning of happiness.” ~Oprah
Gregg Krech – life of gratitude
“To live a life of gratitude is to open our eyes to the countless ways in which we are supported by the world around us. …
Peggy Orenstein – point of creativity
“The point of creativity is to express and challenge yourself, to make meaning, to embrace your life.”~Peggy Orenstein
Show business is the best possible therapy for remorse. -Loos, Anita
Show business is the best possible therapy for remorse. -Loos, Anita
Weisheit ist nicht so sehr das Wissen darum, was schließlich zu tun ist, sondern darum, was zunächst getan werden soll. ~~~ Herbert Hoover
Weisheit ist nicht so sehr das Wissen darum, was schließlich zu tun ist, sondern darum, was zunächst getan werden soll. Herbert Hoover
Mcdonald, Trevor
Men of my age live in a state of continual desperation. Mcdonald, Trevor quotes
"A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally." – Oscar Wilde
“A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone’s feelings unintentionally.” – Oscar Wilde
I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. -Disraeli, Benjamin
I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. -Disraeli, Benjamin
Some books leave us free and some books make us free. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Some books leave us free and some books make us free. -Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Nichtwissen macht nichts. Vielwissen macht Nichts.
Nichtwissen macht nichts. Vielwissen macht Nichts.
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong. -Proverb, German
Revenge converts a little right into a great wrong. -Proverb, German
Sun Tzu – 28/3/2011
El supremo arte de la guerra es doblegar al enemigo sin luchar. Frases de Sun Tzu – 28/3/2011
The first rule to tinkering is to save all the parts. -Erlich, Paul
The first rule to tinkering is to save all the parts. -Erlich, Paul
Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction. -Frank, Anne
Laziness may appear attractive but work gives satisfaction. -Frank, Anne
Thought for Today – mind
“A natural mind is peaceful and a peaceful mind brings clarity.” ~ Thought for Today-UK,
Phyllis Bottome – truth
“Truth, though it has many disadvantages, is at least changeless. You can always find it where you left it.” ~ Phyllis Bottome (Under the Skin)
Die ganze Welt ist Bühne, und alle Frau’n und Männer bloße Spieler.
Die ganze Welt ist Bühne, und alle Frau’n und Männer bloße Spieler.
Love is the beauty of the soul. -Augustine, St.
Love is the beauty of the soul. -Augustine, St.
Gary Seierstad – gift
“No greater gift is there than that we share what we have and who we are, especially with those to whom we have a special …
Francine Du Plessix Gray
“The act of nutrition is not a purely physiological event… The family meal is a formality that cultivates in us… a capacity for sharing, generosity, …
Thucydides
“We secure our friends not by accepting favors but by doing them.” Thucydides quotes
The market is a place set apart where men may deceive each other -Laertius, Diogenes
The market is a place set apart where men may deceive each other -Laertius, Diogenes
"A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world." – Joseph Addison
“A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.” – Joseph Addison
Proverb, Ethiopian
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. Proverb, Ethiopian quotes
Die meisten leben in den Ruinen ihrer Gewohnheiten. ~~~ Jean Cocteau
Die meisten leben in den Ruinen ihrer Gewohnheiten. Jean Cocteau
Impossiblities recede as experience advances. -Unknown
Impossiblities recede as experience advances. -Unknown
A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me. -Lincoln, Abraham
A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me. -Lincoln, Abraham
Gary Seierstad – spring
“Spring is springing; all the trees have beautiful green new leaves and the flowering trees are covered with red, pink, white and purple blossoms!” ~Gary …
Lucio Anneo Séneca – 27/3/2011
Mostrarse asustado sin motivo aparente es dar a conocer que se tiene razón de temer. Frases de Lucio Anneo Séneca – 27/3/2011
Als ich jung war, hat man mir gesagt: Warte
Als ich jung war, hat man mir gesagt: Warte nur, bis du fünfzig bist, dann wirst du schon sehen. Jetzt bin ich fünfzig und sehe …
Nico Ter Linden
Als het gaat over iets waar ik geen verstand van heb, ben ik het meestal eens met de laatste spreker. Nico Ter Linden citaat
Andrew Weil – health
“Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.”~Andrew Weil, MD
John Locke – happy state
“A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.”~John Locke
Gaston Bachelard – language
“A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language.” ~Gaston Bachelard
It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions. -Proust, Marcel
It is always during a passing state of mind that we make lasting resolutions. -Proust, Marcel
You will not be carried to Heaven lying at ease upon a feather bed. -Rutherford, Samuel
You will not be carried to Heaven lying at ease upon a feather bed. -Rutherford, Samuel