Besser einander beschimpfen als einander beschießen. Winston ChurchillBritischer Politiker und Nobelpreisträger1874 – 1965

© Margot S. Baumann(*1964), Schweizer Lyrikerin und Aphoristikerin

© Erhard Blanck(1942 – 2024), deutscher Heilpraktiker, Schriftsteller und Maler

Definition: (adjective) Capable of leading to physiological or psychological dependence. Synonyms: addictive. Usage: Cocaine is a habit-forming drug. Discuss

«Se detesti la maleducazione, devi sempre dire grazie e per favore. Dire grazie cambia la giornata a te e a chi se lo sente dire.» (Luca Argentero)

Eine Investition in Wissen bringt noch immer die besten Zinsen. Benjamin FranklinUS-Staatsmann, Ökonom und Naturforscher1706 – 1790

Definition: (verb) Laugh quietly. Synonyms: snicker. Usage: The rude tourists snigger at the locals' outdated ways and dress. Discuss

noun: A place of exile, punishment, or hard labor.

François de La Rochefoucauld(1613 – 1680), François VI. de La Rochefoucauld, franz. Offizier, Diplomat und Schriftsteller

Definition: (noun) A store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere. Synonyms: liquor store, package store. Usage: He went into an off-licence to buy a bottle of cider. Discuss

verb tr.: To send to a remote location as a form of punishment.

«Dare un corpo e una forma perfetta ad un pensiero. Questo – e solo questo – è essere un artista.» (Jacques-Louis David)

Friedrich von Schiller(1759 – 1805), Johann Christoph Friedrich Schiller, ab 1802 von Schiller, deutscher Arzt, Dichter, Philosoph und Historiker; gilt als einer der bedeutendsten deutschsprachigen Dramatiker und Lyriker

Definition: (noun) Light teasing repartee. Synonyms: backchat, banter, give-and-take. Usage: Excitement instantly seized the whole party: a running fire of raillery and jests was proceeding when Sam returned. Discuss

noun: 1. A remote and exotic land, steeped in mystery, richness, and bliss. 2. A literary name for China.