Some men learn by reading.
Some men learn by observing.
Some men have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.
–Ranger Doug (later called Yer Ranger)
Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who
are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it. --Mark Twain
from Paul Dickson’s The Official Rules[sup]©[/sup]: “Algren’s Precepts. Never eat at a place called Mom’s. Never play cards with an man named Doc. And never lie down with a woman who’s got more troubles than you.”
The note says its from “What every Young Man Should Know”
Life is like a box of chocolates. If you’re not paying attention, you’ll poke yourself with the corners.
There’s no junk food that tastes as good as being healthy feels.
Bears repeating.
“Some advice is crap and other advice is good, but you can’t always tell the difference until it’s too late and you won’t necessarily decide to apply the good advice even if you recognise it in time.” - Mangetout, 2005.
Or in other words, I disagree with Mr Ford - not that I don’t recognise his achievements of course - too many people sit around waiting to find out their destiny - as if it’s going to be written across the sky, rather than getting out there and creating their destiny.
Is this about those bears on Grateful Dead shirts? 
Not me. I listen to what a bear says the first time. 
“Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.” - Minna Antrim
A wise move on your part my dear. 
Does a wild bear repeat in the woods?
I heard this on the radio today: “God works with you, not for you.” And my sig line, too.
Why are you asking us that?
Dust. Wind. Dude.
–Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure