M. C. Escher, Snakes (Woodcut print), 1969.
Engraving of an ancient cameo portraying the Emperor Hadrian.
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Hands, are the most honest part of the human body, they cannot lie as laughing eyes and the mouth can.
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gezelligheid
(noun) Known as one of the most difficult words to translate, this abstract Dutch noun is identified as a cozy, warm feeling,inspired by those you love at home or in a pleasant atmosphere you experience. Overall, known as the heart of Dutch culture gezelligheid is described as an intimate and relaxed sensation, which connotes a sense of belonging and happiness. (via wordsnquotes)
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In case you ever wonder if you should learn Polish
remember this:
- in English, Spanish and Dutch there is only one form of word “two” (two, dos, twee)
- in Portuguese - two form (dois/duas)
- in Croatian - seven different forms )dva, dvije, dvoje, dvojica, dvojice, dvojici, dvojicu)
- and in Polish there are SEVENTEEN orms of that word (dwa, dwie, dwoje, dwóch (or dwu), dwaj, dwiema, dwoma (or dwóm), dwoma, dwojga, dwojgu, dwojgiem, dwójka, dwójki, dwójkę, dwójką, dwójce, dwójko)
Home sweet smell. The Dutch have a line that goes something like the sound of a clock ticking is always nicest at home. Even better are the smells of home. One whiff and the soul knows where you are before the mind does.
Fuck me, those Dutch can sure play ball
Yesterday I was forwarded a design brief for a website. It was translated from Dutch to English on google translate. Here’s an excerpt:
“When opening the site is the image that a person in a light onion heaven receives an asterisk a bright spot in existence so that one on his way, in life. The site may feel loving, softness but also a business look, I have an example of thought attached something emits light which is in the hands of a person or something that one receives”
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