Definition: (noun) An abundant source. Synonyms: fountainhead. Usage: The new recruit was a wellspring of ideas and reinvigorated the department with her out-of-the-box thinking. Discuss
Aforisma di Giorgio Bocca
«Destra e sinistra si equivalgono: in stupidità.»
Die Frage ist nicht, wie viel du brauchst, um zufrieden zu sein, sondern, wie wenig.
© Michael Scherr(*1973), Werbetexter und Aphoristiker
writhen
adjective: Twisted; coiled; contorted.
off-key
Definition: (adjective) Inaccurate in pitch. Synonyms: sour, false. Usage: Her wailing, off-key vocals made me cringe. Discuss
Frase celebre di Laura Pausini
«Essere innamorata significa fregarmene di tutte le regole: quelle che ci fanno ragionare troppo. Usare l'istinto, dare tutto, magari non subito.» (Laura Pausini)
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Liebe auf dem ersten Blick ist ungefähr so zuverlässig wie Diagnose auf den ersten Händedruck. George Bernard ShawIrischer Dramatiker, Schriftsteller und Nobelpreisträger1856 – 1950
Man ist so lange ein Idealist, bis man hinter die Kulissen schaut.
© Willy Meurer(1934 – 2018), deutsch-kanadischer Kaufmann, Aphoristiker und Publizist, M.H.R. (Member of the Human Race), Toronto
precept
Definition: (noun) Rule of personal conduct. Synonyms: principle. Usage: I forget who it was that recommended men for their soul's good to do each day two things they disliked: it was a wise man, and it is a precept that I have followed scrupulously; for every day I have got up and I have gone…
Demagogen fangen ihre Opfer wie Chamäleons – mit der Zunge.
© Vytautas Karalius(1931 – 2019), litauischer Dichter, Aphoristiker und Übersetzer deutscher Lyrik
anywhen
adverb: At any time.
mastermind
Definition: (verb) Plan and direct (a complex undertaking). Synonyms: engineer, orchestrate, organize, direct. Usage: The finance minister will continue to mastermind economic reform. Discuss
Man sollte mehr handeln, weniger überlegen und sich nicht selbst beim Leben zuschauen.
Nicolas Chamfort(1741 – 1794), eigentlich Sébastien Roch Nicolas de Chamfort, französischer Dramatiker, Mitglied der Académie Française
ad nauseam
adverb: To an excessive degree.
bumpkin
Definition: (noun) A person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture. Synonyms: chawbacon, hayseed, hick, rube, yahoo, yokel. Usage: Many people take one look at Farmer Dan and assume he is an unsophisticated country bumpkin, but his lectures on sustainable agriculture teach them never to judge a book by its cover. Discuss
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