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I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize and Other Witty Sayings..............
Monday, July 11th 2011
If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the famous erudite scientist who once said: "I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates." His mind sees things differently than most of us do; here are some of his gems:1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
2 - Borrow money from pessimists—they don't expect it back.
3 - Half the people you know are below average.
4 - 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name....
Tears??????????
Friday, July 8th 2011
Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward. ~Kurt VonnegutWhat soap is for the body, tears are for the soul. ~Jewish Proverb
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
Thursday, July 7th 2011
When things go wrong as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit --
Rest if you must, but don't quit.
Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow --
You may succeed wit...
What You Already Know
Sunday, July 3rd 2011
What You Already KnowYou already know the importance of discipline, integrity, perseverance, patience and positive focus. You've experienced their benefits, and you've experienced the pain of their absence.
Yet your attention is often overwhelmed by the moment, and you too often abandon the sensibility that you already have. So make a conscious effort to remember. The good things are already yours to the extent that you recall and appreciate their goodness.
Success in life f...