* Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone.
* The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.
* It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal the neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it
* Sex is like air; it's not important unless you aren't getting any.
* We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.
* No one is listening until you make a mistake.
* Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.
* Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
* It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.
* If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
* If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.
* If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again; it was probably worth it.
* Never mess up an apology with an excuse.
* Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.
* If you drink, don't park. Accidents cause people.
* Some days you are the bug, some days you are the windshield.
* Don't worry, it only seems kinky the first time.
* If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
* Don't squat with your spurs on.
* Good judgment comes from bad experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
* The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
* Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
* A closed mouth gathers no foot.
* Duct tape is like "The Force," it has a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together.
* Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
* There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.
* Never miss a good chance to shut up.
* Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your mouth is moving.
* Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
* Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.
* Don't be irreplaceable; if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.
-Author Unknown-
4 comments to Modern Day Proverbs
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Walski69 Salam... hope that all is well in your world.
An excellent collection, I must say. I'll have to bookmark this post, for sure!
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Unknown Dear ahoo
What a brilliant response to this post, ahoo! A wonderful testimony of God's guidance and leading. It is great to know you have boldness and conviction in your beliefs - all of which have given you a purpose driven life. Fantastic!
Take care and God bless you and yours always.
Cheers
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Unknown Hi Walski,
Salam!
It is lovely to hear from you. All is fine here :-), thanks.
Am glad you enjoyed this post.
Take care and hope to see you again the next time you are in Penang.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Warmest wishes
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ahoo I was told over and over again in my former employment that no one is indispensable,....boss always does that ???
An indisputable statement since he holds the "money chest."
Thanks to my infallible God for giving me the indomitable spirit with an imaginative mind and a passionate heart for daring to make a difference in venturing into the unknown area of business.
Failure is only a failure if we don't learn anything out of that !