Economics, John Kenneth Galbraith
"Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists."
- John Kenneth Galbraith
This is a humorous take on economics, suggesting that while economic theories and models are complex and often debated, their practical value can sometimes seem more beneficial to economists than to society at large.
Vincent van Gogh, Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), January 1890
Van Gogh used Millet's work, and Alfred Delaunay's etching of Millet's work, as inspiration for this painting. In Van Gogh's version he added black crows and made the winter scene more bleak, deserted and cold. His choice of color, composition and brushstroke make this work uniquely his own.[1]
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| Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), Plow and Harrow (after Millet), Saint-Rémy, January 1890, oil on canvas, h 72 x w 92 cm, Van Gogh Museum |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copies_by_Vincent_van_Gogh
Wait, Joyce Meyer
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.”
– Joyce Meyer
This quote emphasizes that patience is not just about the act of waiting itself, but about maintaining a positive attitude and good behavior during the wait.
Happiness, Dalai Lama
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.”
- Dalai Lama
This quote emphasizes that happiness is not handed to us; it is something we create through our choices and actions. It suggests that we have the power to shape our own happiness by the way we live and interact with the world.
Investment, Sir John Templeton
“The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’”
- Sir John Templeton
Templeton warns against the common pitfall of believing that market conditions are unique or unprecedented. This quote underscores the importance of historical perspective and skepticism towards claims that defy long-established investment principles.
Consolation, Oscar Wilde
“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.”
- Oscar Wilde
Wilde's quote suggests that difficult experiences, though painful at the time, can lead to unexpected positive outcomes. It provides comfort by encouraging us to look for the hidden benefits or lessons in challenging situations.
Investment, Robert Arnott
“In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable.”
- Robert Arnott
This quote reminds us that successful investing often requires taking calculated risks and stepping out of our comfort zones. It suggests that true profitability may come from making decisions that might seem challenging or counterintuitive.
Investment, Benjamin Franklin
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”
- Benjamin Franklin
This quote emphasizes the value of education and learning. Franklin suggests that the returns on investing in one's knowledge and skills can be far greater than any financial investment.
Hope, Emily Dickinson
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul—and sings the tunes without the words—and never stops at all.”
- Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poetic description of hope as a bird captures its enduring and uplifting nature. Hope is portrayed as a constant and comforting presence within us, offering solace and inspiration.
Hope, Desmond Tutu
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
- Desmond Tutu
This quote emphasizes the idea that hope allows us to find light and positivity even in the darkest of times. It suggests that maintaining hope can help us navigate through challenges and hardships.
Claude Monet, Lavacourt under Snow, 1881
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| Claude Monet (1840-1926), 눈 덮인 라바쿠르(Lavacourt under Snow; Coucher de soleil sur la neige à Lavacourt), 1881, 캔버스에 유채(oil on canvas), 59.7 x 80.6 cm, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Dublin |
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Alfred Sisley, La neige à Louveciennes, 1878
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| Alfred Sisley (1839-1899), La neige à Louveciennes, 1878, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 50.5 cm, Musée d'Orsay, Paris[1] |
[1] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_neige_a_Louveciennes.JPG
[2] https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/oeuvres/la-neige-louveciennes-1110
Caspar David Friedrich, Cairn in Snow, 1807
Cairn in Snow, also known as Dolmen in the snow, (German: Hünengrab im Schnee, literally "Giant's grave in the snow") is a landscape painting by the German painter Caspar David Friedrich.[1]
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| Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), Cairn in Snow, 1807, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 80 cm, Galerie Neue Meister, Dresden, Germany |
Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840), Cairn in Snow, 1807, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 80 cm, Galerie Neue Meister, Dresden, Germany
Artist
Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840)
Title
German: Hünengrab im Schnee
Cairn in Snow
Object type
painting
Genre
landscape art
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
h 61 x w 80 cm
Collection
Galerie Neue Meister, Dresden, Germany
New Masters Gallery
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairn_in_Snow
