Sayings Collection (#5)

Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow (colour litho)
5205401 Patience is the key of joy; but haste is the key of sorrow (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastern Proverb: When four eyes met, then love came into the heart (colour litho)
5205397 Eastern Proverb: When four eyes met, then love came into the heart (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: When four eyes met, then love came into the heart)

Eastern Proverb: The reply to a Turkish question should be in Turkish (colour litho)
5205391 Eastern Proverb: The reply to a Turkish question should be in Turkish (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastern Proverb: If you are poor keep out of the crowd (colour litho)
5205388 Eastern Proverb: If you are poor keep out of the crowd (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: If you are poor keep out of the crowd)

Eastern Proverb: Look at the mother before becoming engaged to the daughter (colour litho)
5205386 Eastern Proverb: Look at the mother before becoming engaged to the daughter (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman (colour litho)
5205414 Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do not believe a weeping man or a laughing woman)

Do not remove a fly from your friends head with a hatchet (colour litho)
5205409 Do not remove a fly from your friends head with a hatchet (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do not remove a fly from your friends head with a hatchet)

A hollow building echoes all sounds; a vacant mind is open to all suggestions (colour litho)
5205403 A hollow building echoes all sounds; a vacant mind is open to all suggestions (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eastern Proverb: He who lacks a single tael sees many bargains (colour litho)
5205382 Eastern Proverb: He who lacks a single tael sees many bargains (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: He who lacks a single tael sees many bargains)

Jesus Christ, The Fruit Of The Spirit (engraving)
5229049 Jesus Christ, The Fruit Of The Spirit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ, The Fruit Of The Spirit)

There Is No Compassion Like A Penny (colour litho)
3095634 There Is No Compassion Like A Penny (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Is No Compassion Like A Penny)

Help A Lame Dog Over The Stile (colour litho)
3095631 Help A Lame Dog Over The Stile (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Help A Lame Dog Over The Stile)

The Sweetest Wine Makes The Sharpest Vinegar (colour litho)
3095624 The Sweetest Wine Makes The Sharpest Vinegar (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sweetest Wine Makes The Sharpest Vinegar)

Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair (colour litho)
3095623 Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every Couple Does Not Make A Pair)

Two Are Company, Threes A Crowd (colour litho)
3095621 Two Are Company, Threes A Crowd (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Are Company, Threes A Crowd)

Fiat lux (Let there be light) (chromolitho)
1094384 Fiat lux (Let there be light) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiat lux (Let there be light)

Abuse does not preclude proper use (chromolitho)
1094383 Abuse does not preclude proper use (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abuse does not preclude proper use)

Keeping Your Head Above Water
Mike Melnotte

Birmingham housewife feeds her pet jackdaw whilst in the garden beating her rugs. 29th November 1953

The Coming Storm, 1901. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Coming Storm, 1901

Hayfield in Yorkshire, 1904. Creator: Frank Short
Hayfield in Yorkshire, 1904

The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63. Creator: Sebastiano di Re
The Cage of Fools (La gabbia de matti), 1557-63

Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564. 1564. Creator: Nicolo Nelli
Proverbi (Proverbs), 1564

Food and drink: diners and their sayings
The habits and sayings of various eaters. Date: 19th Century

Approaching Thunder Storm, 1859. Creator: Martin Johnson Heade
Approaching Thunder Storm, 1859

Gannet (Morus bassanus) chick in a line of adults. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink. Date: circa 1908

Belgian Proverb - Like Master, Like Valet (man/servant). Date: circa 1908

Belgian Proverb - Needing help, no matter whom provides it
Belgian Proverb - " Everyone needs someone to look down on" - It simply means you may need help from a " lower class" person

Belgian Proverb - Never did a big nose have a beautiful face (!!). A quite wonderful card - note the large nose in evidence throughout the scene... Date: circa 1908

Maple leaves backlit on lightbox, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. November 2013

Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) herd below stormy sky during migration, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

Fallow deer (Dama dama) one deer stops and looks whilst the herd runs on, with sunlit leaves out of focus, Vastmanland, Sweden

Thawing alpine lake, Vanoise National Park, Rhone-Alpes, France, June

View out of hollow tree in mixed deciduous woodland, Peak District National Park, Cheshire, UK, May

Maple leaves backlit on lightbox, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. November 2013

Follow your heart gold foil message
Follow your heart gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

Make it happen gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Resilient: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Resilient - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit. ~ Bernard Williams

Awesomeness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Awesomeness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story. ~ Barney Stinson

Courage: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Courage - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. ~ George S. Patton

Anticipation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Anticipation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Our greatest fears lie in anticipation. ~ Honore de Balzac

Teamwork: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Teamwork - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side. ~ Margaret Carty

Communication: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Communication - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The art of communication is the language of leadership. ~ James Humes

Perfection: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Perfection - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Have no fear of perfection, you ll never reach it. ~ Salvador Dali

Togetherness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Togetherness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~ Henry Ford

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

Marksmanship: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Marksmanship - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: In battle, the only bullets that count are those that hit. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

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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.