writer

Pen

A writer uses a pen instead of a scalpel or blow torch.   Michael Ondaatje   Philip Michael Ondaatje  (born 12 September 1943) is a Sri Lanka-born Canadian poet, fiction writer and essayist. Ondaatje’s literary career began with his poetry: in 1967 he… Read More ›

Hero

A hero is one who knows how to hang on one minute longer.   Novalis Georg Philipp Friedrich Freiherr von Hardenberg (2 May 1772 – 25 March 1801), pen name Novalis  was a German aristocrat and polymath, who was a poet, novelist, philosopher and mystic. He is… Read More ›

Cheese

The early bird may get the worm, but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.   Jeremy Paxman Jeremy Dickson Paxman (born 11 May 1950) is an English former broadcaster, journalist and author.

Every

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (28 August 1749 – 22 March 1832)… Read More ›