John Adams “…Turn our thoughts, in the next place, to the characters of learned men. The priesthood have, in all ancient nations, nearly monopolized learning. Read over again all the accounts we have of Hindoos, Chaldeans, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Teutons, we shall find that priests had all the knowledge, and really governed all mankind. […]
Homage to Catalonia Quotes Homage to CataloniaHomage to Catalonia by George Orwell Homage to Catalonia Quotes (showing 1-30 of 109) “All the war-propaganda, all the screaming and lies and hatred, comes invariably from people who are not fighting.” ― George Orwell, Homage to Catalonia “When I see an actual flesh-and-blood worker in conflict with his […]
1. This one will make every girl blush. 2. He believed in her but she broke his heart. 3. This guy has figured out how to be stress free. One night stands and zero commitment! 4. East or west, what policy is the best? Onesty! 5. Be careful, don’t falow this dangerous fellow! 6. Sorry ladies, you can’t […]
1. Hapu ihe e dere na moto banye moto (Leave what is written on a motor and enter motor) Meaning: Taking action is a priority over having details or previous knowledge 2. Kee ncha bu omo? (Which soap is omo?) Meaning: How far? or What’s up? 3. Onye m ga-egbuli m ga rio chineke ka o nyere […]
1. “I come from the mountains” Ég kem alveg af fjöllum. This phrase throws some shade at mountain dwellers, and means, “I have no idea what you’re talking about/what’s going on.” 2. “I will find you on a beach” Ég mun finna þig í fjöru. If you’re Icelandic, beware of the beach: this idiom (or threat) means, “I will get back at you,” “I’ll get […]
In Hungary, if homosexuals would like to live together, they can do so under the civil code. But what we call marriage is exclusively for one man and one woman. We are a Christian country. That’s a historical fact Concerning Poland, I can only say that the peoples of Central Europe and Hungary are a […]
1. So you’re stuck in traffic and late for a meeting? A) You should have taken the MTR. B) Buck up, old chap. After all, you know what they say: 2. Next time you head to Macau for the weekend, skip the slots and go big-time on the baccarat tables. Remember: 3. Making your case […]