Investment, Sir John Templeton

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

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

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

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, 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, 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

Claude Monet, Lavacourt under Snow, 1881


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

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

Artist    
Claude Monet (1840-1926)

Title    
English: Lavacourt under Snow
Français : Coucher de soleil sur la neige à Lavacourt

Object type
painting

Genre
landscape art

Date
1881

Medium
oil on canvas

Dimensions
h 59.7 x w 80.6 cm

Collection    
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane



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Alfred Sisley, La neige à Louveciennes, 1878

Alfred Sisley, La neige à Louveciennes, 1878

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899), La neige à Louveciennes, 1878, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 50.5 cm, Musée d'Orsay, Paris[1]

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899), La neige à Louveciennes, 1878, oil on canvas, h 61 x w 50.5 cm, Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Artist    
Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Title    
La neige à Louveciennes
English: Snow at Louveciennes

Object type
painting

Genre
landscape art

Date
1878

Medium
oil on canvas

Dimensions
h 61 x w 50.5 cm

Collection    
Musée d'Orsay




[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

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]




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


Date
1807

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


Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Autumn Landscape, First Snow, 1897

Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Autumn Landscape, First Snow, 1897


Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931), Autumn Landscape, First Snow, 1897, oil on canvas, h 41 x w 26 cm, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland


Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931), Autumn Landscape, First Snow, 1897, oil on canvas, h 41 x w 26 cm, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland

Artist
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (1865-1931)

Alternative names
Axel Waldemar Gallén

Title
Swedish: Höstlandskap, första snön
Autumn Landscape, First Snow

Object type
painting

Genre
landscape art

Date
1897

Medium
oil on canvas

Dimensions
h 41 x w 26 cm

Collection
Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland