Sayings Collection (#2)

The Pont St-Benezet, Palais des Papes and Rhone River at dusk, Avignon, Provence, France, October 2012

Coalition of male Lions (Panthera leo) in grassland before storm, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

RF - Head portrait of black Andalusian mare and stallion meeting for the first time in Spain, Europe

Simplicity Quote
Orara Studio

Elegance Quote
Orara Studio

Fashion Fades Quote
Orara Studio

Head & Standards Quote
Orara Studio

For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921

Calm Before the Storm. Creator: Robert Manno
Calm Before the Storm

Cantina Sunset. Creator: Eve Turek
Cantina Sunset

Gull and Glory. Creator: Eve Turek
Gull and Glory

Proverbs Improved: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair (colour litho)
6025793 Proverbs Improved: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: None But The Brave Deserve The Fair)

Proverbs Improved: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (colour litho)
6025772 Proverbs Improved: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before)

Proverbs Improved: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel (colour litho)
6025792 Proverbs Improved: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: It Takes Two To Make A Quarrel)

Proverbs Improved: All Is Not Gold That Glitters (colour litho)
6025785 Proverbs Improved: All Is Not Gold That Glitters (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Is Not Gold That Glitters)

Proverbs Improved: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread (colour litho)
6025777 Proverbs Improved: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half A Loaf Is Better Than No Bread)

Proverbs Improved: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play (colour litho)
6025787 Proverbs Improved: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: While The Cat Is Away The Mice Will Play)

Proverbs Improved: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady (colour litho)
6025780 Proverbs Improved: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faint Heart Ne er Won Fair Lady)

Proverbs Improved: There Are None So Deaf As Those Who Will Not Hear (colour litho)
6025789 Proverbs Improved: There Are None So Deaf As Those Who Will Not Hear (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proverbs Improved: Tis Not The Coat That Makes The Gentleman (colour litho)
6025774 Proverbs Improved: Tis Not The Coat That Makes The Gentleman (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tis Not The Coat That Makes The Gentleman)

Proverbs Improved: Time And Tide Wait For No Man (colour litho)
6025786 Proverbs Improved: Time And Tide Wait For No Man (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time And Tide Wait For No Man)

Proverbs Improved: Pride Goes Before A Fall (colour litho)
6025784 Proverbs Improved: Pride Goes Before A Fall (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pride Goes Before A Fall)

Proverbs Improved: Waste Not, Want Not (colour litho)
6025783 Proverbs Improved: Waste Not, Want Not (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waste Not, Want Not)

Proverbs Improved: More Haste Less Speed (colour litho)
6025782 Proverbs Improved: More Haste Less Speed (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: More Haste Less Speed)

Proverbs Improved: There Are More Fish In The Sea Than Ever Came Out Of It (colour litho)
6025781 Proverbs Improved: There Are More Fish In The Sea Than Ever Came Out Of It (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proverbs Improved: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho)
6025778 Proverbs Improved: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together)

Proverbs Improved: A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed (colour litho)
6025776 Proverbs Improved: A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed)

Proverbs Improved: Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds (colour litho)
6025762 Proverbs Improved: Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds)

Proverbs Improved: A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted (colour litho)
6025790 Proverbs Improved: A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted)

Proverbs Improved: You May Take A Horse To The Water But You Cannot Make Him Drink (colour litho)
6025775 Proverbs Improved: You May Take A Horse To The Water But You Cannot Make Him Drink (colour litho) by May, Grace H

Proverbs Improved: Willing Hands Make Light Work (colour litho)
6025771 Proverbs Improved: Willing Hands Make Light Work (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willing Hands Make Light Work)

Proverbs Improved: Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth (colour litho)
6025767 Proverbs Improved: Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth)

Proverbs Improved: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss (colour litho)
6025791 Proverbs Improved: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss)

Proverbs Improved: A Watched Pot Never Boils (colour litho)
6025779 Proverbs Improved: A Watched Pot Never Boils (colour litho) by May, Grace H. (fl.1900-05); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Watched Pot Never Boils)

Wolf turned shepherd
" The Wolf turned shepherd a scene from the traditional Aesops Fables. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Flock of Sheep at the Edge of a Wood, 1877. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Flock of Sheep at the Edge of a Wood, 1877

The Storm, 1876. Creator: George Inness
The Storm, 1876

Barks Fleeing Before the Storm, 1870 / 75. Creator: Jules Dupré
Barks Fleeing Before the Storm, 1870/75

Sampler, c. 1937. Creator: Katherine Hastings
Sampler, c. 1937

What a Wise Saying may do (engraving)
3626052 What a Wise Saying may do (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What a Wise Saying may do. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Proverbs for children (coloured engraving)
3630164 Proverbs for children (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proverbs for children.); © Look and Learn

Jesus Christ, The Widows Mite (engraving)
5229047 Jesus Christ, The Widows Mite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ, The Widows Mite)

The washerwoman knows the defects of the village (colour litho)
5205420 The washerwoman knows the defects of the village (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The washerwoman knows the defects of the village)

Eastern Proverb: Two days a guest, but the third day a nuisance (colour litho)
5205395 Eastern Proverb: Two days a guest, but the third day a nuisance (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two days a guest, but the third day a nuisance)

Eastern Proverb: Though the thorn in your foot be very little, stop and take it out (colour litho)
5205393 Eastern Proverb: Though the thorn in your foot be very little, stop and take it out (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastern Proverb: Picking up a large stone is a sign it won t be thrown (colour litho)
5205389 Eastern Proverb: Picking up a large stone is a sign it won t be thrown (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Every road leads in two directions (colour litho)
5205408 Every road leads in two directions (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every road leads in two directions)

Eastern Proverb: Free sitters grumble most at the play (colour litho)
5205379 Eastern Proverb: Free sitters grumble most at the play (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free sitters grumble most at the play)

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Embrace the wisdom of sayings, for they hold the power to inspire and guide us on our journey. From the timeless Old English Proverbs to the golden words of Abraham Lincoln, their messages resonate through generations. Let the words 'Be yourself' in shimmering gold foil remind you that authenticity is key in a world that often seeks conformity. Trust your journey, as whispered by another glistening message, for it is unique and filled with endless possibilities. Delve into the enchanting illustrations of Pauline Baynes' book 'Old English Proverbs and Sayings', where ancient wisdom comes alive through captivating artistry. Explore Tom Chadwick's masterpiece 'The Proverbs', painted in 1939, which beautifully captures the essence of these age-old adages. Inspirational quotes and motivational posters serve as gentle reminders along our path towards success. The challenge lies not only in conquering obstacles but also in finding strength within ourselves. As we face each hurdle head-on, let a smile be our armor against adversity. Love has always been hailed as a powerful force that transcends boundaries; its significance echoed by the golden saying 'All you need is love'. And while time may march forward relentlessly, we can choose to remain forever young at heart, cherishing life's simple joys. Dream big and fearlessly pursue your aspirations – this sentiment echoes from every corner of an inspirational quote or motivational poster dedicated to igniting passion within us all. But remember: dreams are realized through practice; consistent effort turns them into reality. So let us embrace these sayings – like precious treasures – allowing their profound meanings to shape our lives positively. May they inspire us to be true to ourselves, trust our own journeys unwaveringly, wear smiles even during challenging times, spread love unconditionally, stay forever young at heart and never stop dreaming or practicing until we achieve greatness.