Wise things people have told you

In My Humble Opinion
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I have a tendency to be an workaholic. So much so that for much of my life, I have had more than one job at a time (in some memorable years, two full-time jobs at once, or one full-time and multiple part-time jobs).

My dad said to me once “Maybe if you stop trying to work so much, you’ll figure out what you’re running from.”

And “nobody ever said on their deathbed ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’”

I’m not great about working less, but I am better about it than I used to be. And I have figured out some of what I was running from. (ironically, a lot of it had to do with him and his expectations of me).

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An old teacher once told me “The day you stop learning is the day you die.”

I think of this every time I try to take on a new hobby or skill. Learning can be hard and discouraging, and I always feel so stupid and embarrassed at first. But then I realize that if I stop trying to challenge myself, I have resigned myself to being an old, dying fart. I can deal with being any of these things individually. But all three? No, never. Give me stupid and embarrassing any day.

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You have to BE a friend, to HAVE a friend. (Of course, that doesn’t mean everyone is going to be a friend, back. You have to ‘cull’ out the fakers, posers and ‘users’.)
The most valuable thing a person can possess is ‘trust’. It can’t be bought, it has to be earned.

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Take what you want, and pay for it.

Aleister Crowley, I think.

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It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

How do you eat a herd of elephants? One bite at a time.

Don’t pick your nose while driving a convertible.

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From a Chief Bosun’s Mate: This is new line rated for 3,000 lbs. It’ll probably take 4,000 lbs, no problem. DON’T put 6,000 lbs on it!

If you take the time to do it right the first time, you won’t have to find the time to do it over again.

Never plead innocent. Plead guilty to a lesser offense.

Never miss an opportunity to use a rest room. It might be longer than you think until you get another chance.

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Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens - Jimi Hendrix

Everybody’s got a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

I’m an Optimist with a Pessimist’s vocabulary - Martha Plimpton, I think…

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Can’t remember where from; “There are no rules for grieving”

This one’s for over 40s; “Never waste an erection or trust a fart”

From dad “Always remember to keep your hands up”

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Remember that you are basically insecure with an overactive defense mechanism.

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From this here board:

“Learn to evaluate people by their actions, not their words or how they make you feel.”

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Along the same lines, “never volunteer information”

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“Go where the love IS, not where it’s SUPPOSED to be.”

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My dad, on playing cards: “If you hold your cards where I can see them, I’m going to look.”

On driving: “Watch out for old guys who drive with their hats on.”

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You’ve got to know when to hold them

Know when to fold them

Know when to walk away and

Know when to run

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I agree, and the way i like to phrase it is; “There’s a lot to be said for keeping your mouth shut.”

Also, I had a gentleman tell me once when i was a young man (and thought the world was trying to keep me down), “You know… most of the unhappiness in life comes from unfulfilled expectations”.

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Watch whose money you pick up - William S. Burroughs

Beware of whores who say they don’t want money; the hell they don’t! What they mean is they want more money. - William S. Burroughs

If you are doing business with a religious son of a bitch get it in writing! His word isn’t worth shit, not with the good lord telling him how to fuck you on the deal - William S. Burroughs

There is a right easy way to do this and a wrong hard way. I’m lazy so I prefer the right easy way. You can do what you like. - Me to multiple trainees

Look at those around you. Assume they will do something stupid and prepare for it. - Driver’s Ed instructor. <–This advice saved my life at least once on the shop floor.

If you are in a car never trust a cyclist or pedestrian. If you are a cyclist or pedestrian never trust a car. - Mrs. Zeke

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From my father: The only way you can avoid mourning is to never know anyone.

Said when a friend of mine from high school took his own life. Those weren’t the exact words, but that was the sentiment.

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from my dad: There’s no substitute for courtesy, kindness and good manners.
from one of my first teachers: no matter what anyone says… spelling and neatness ALWAYS count.

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I liked all of these…but this group of quotes will literally save your life. SAVE. YOUR. LIFE.

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That one’s awful dangerous, mate. I hear it a lot, though.