Wilhelm von Humboldt(1767 – 1835), Friedrich Wilhelm Christian Karl Ferdinand von Humboldt, deutscher Philosoph, Philologe und preußischer Staatsmann, Mitbegründer der Universität Berlin (heute Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
jobsworth
noun: A petty official who insists on following trivial rules at the expense of common sense.
middling
Definition: (adjective) Lacking exceptional quality or ability. Synonyms: mediocre, average, fair. Usage: The performance was middling at best, but for some reason the audience still rose to its feet at the end of the show for a standing ovation. Discuss
Frase celebre di Colin Powell
«Il successo è il risultato di perfezione, duro lavoro, ciò che si impara dai fallimenti, lealtà, e persistenza.» (Colin Powell)
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Liebe mich dann, wenn ich es am wenigsten verdient habe, denn dann brauche ich es am meisten. Unbekannt
galoot
noun: A clumsy, eccentric, or foolish person.
demonstrable
Definition: (adjective) Capable of being demonstrated or proved. Synonyms: provable. Usage: The mother showed a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare of her children, so they were taken away from her. Discuss
Aforisma di Colin Powell
«Il successo è il risultato di perfezione, duro lavoro, ciò che si impara dai fallimenti, lealtà, e persistenza.»
Bei den Siegesfeiern übersehen wir gern, in welch schlechter Gesellschaft wir uns befinden.
© Art van Rheyn(1939 – 2005), eigentlich: Günter Schneiderath, niederrheinischer Dichter und Aphoristiker
rudesby
noun: A rude, boorish person.
pertinacity
Definition: (noun) Persistent determination. Synonyms: doggedness, perseverance, persistency, tenacity. Usage: Again and again…with the inexorable pertinacity of a child…did he renew his efforts. Discuss
Öfter, als man glaubt, werden die Eltern durch die Kinder erzogen.
Elias Kalischer(1862 – 1932), deutscher Rabbiner und Schriftsteller
quidam
noun: 1. An unknown person. 2. An unimportant person.
tune-up
Definition: (noun) Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity. Synonyms: warm-up, prolusion. Usage: The scrimmage was a tune-up for the big game. Discuss
Frase celebre di Henry John Woodcock
«Dove c'è un afflusso maggiore di risorse, le occasioni di corruzione si moltiplicano.» (Henry John Woodcock)
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Der Anführer eines großen Heeres kann besiegt werden. Aber den festen Entschluss eines Einzigen kannst du nicht wankend machen. KonfuziusChinesischer Philosoph
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