Literatuur Vlaanderen Quotes & Sayings

A nation is not made wealthy by the childish accumulation of shiny metals, but it enriched by the economic prosperity of it's people. — Adam Smith

All around us we see a level of individual wealth unequaled since the early years of the 20th century. — Tony Judt

But it is true that sometimes an enveloping darkness aids one to clearer vision; as in a panorama building, for example, where the obscurity about the entrance prepares one better for the climax, and gives the scene depicted a more real and vivid appearance. — Pierre Loti

In front of the cave there was a sign saying it was for sale, and the orphans could not imagine who would want to buy such a phantasmagorical - the word 'phantasmagorical' here mean 'all the creepy, scary words you can think of putting together' - place. — Lemony Snicket

Battles are never the end of war; for the dead must be buried and the cost of the conflict must be paid. — James A. Garfield

Sir, he throws away his money without thought and without merit. I do not call a tree generous that sheds its fruit at every breeze. — Samuel Johnson