Cynthetiq

(This is the ME in the group sense. It is everyone who is reading this thread, it is anyone who googles and finds this thread. Me, is everyone and anyone.)

Are there any words of wisdom you’d like to pass along to me?

Don't sweat it, you'll fail. Failing is good, it's part of the process. It's because someone failed more than you that they excelled more than you. Give it a try, if you fail. Try again. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be good enough to not fail, and then you can perfect it.

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I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

Nepenthes

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

- Dale Carnegie

Redlemon

There are no mind readers. Your chances of getting what you want are greatly increased when you can ask for it.

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I can't read your signature. Sorry.

snowy

Relax. Don't worry so much.

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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

uncle phil

never make eye contact while eating a banana...

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"We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done."
- Robert S. McNamara
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"We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches...
We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles."
- Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message"
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never wrestle with a pig.
you both get dirty;
the pig likes it.

Fremen

Don't let the opinions of your peers and family stop you from doing that one thing that makes your life worth living.

Oh, and don't pick your friend's nose.

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clavus

Always cut away from your soft parts.

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Ass, gas or grass. Nobody rides for free.

Slims

Follow your dreams, but recognize that you might not be able to succeed at 'anything you want if you put your mind to it'...somewhere along the way you may have to compromise a little bit and pursue a lesser dream you have the aptitude to achieve.

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"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill

"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

MSD

Always carry a pack of breath mints. If you think your breath is less than fresh, have a mint. If someone's breath is less than fresh and the situation allows, have a mint for yourself and offer them one. If it's not an appropriate time to offer a breath mint or a stranger declines your offer, grin and bear it; if a friend declines a breath mint, offer again with a stern look on your face.

Never, under any circumstances, decline an offer of a breath mint.

ssg

If you tie 2 birds together even though they have 4 wings they can not fly.

mixedmedia

When things get black, keep your head down and don't stop - you're just gonna have to trudge through it. On the other side laughter and your old self are waiting for you.

also, you will never be any good to anyone else until you are good to yourself. be selfish for the ones you love. they will love you for it. (this meaning psychologically, of course, not materially)

I had to give both of these pieces of advice to my oldest daughter recently.
She's doing better.

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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce

uncle phil

money can't buy happiness but somehow it's much more comfortable crying in a porsche than on a bicycle...

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"We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done."
- Robert S. McNamara
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"We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches...
We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles."
- Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message"
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never wrestle with a pig.
you both get dirty;
the pig likes it.

Fremen

You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Slim...
-Jim Croce

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Don't volunteer to make the Deviled-eggs for a big Christmas party, unless you're Suzy/Sean Homemaker. (there are not enough Deviled-eggs to satisfy the horde!)

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jewels

You must learn to live happily with yourself before you can even think about partaking in a healthy relationship. You alone should never be held responsible for anyone else's happiness.

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We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.
Mark Twain

jadangel

Don't eat the yellow snow......lol....

Thought this would be appropriate since the winter season has begun..

Grasshopper Green

To continue the theme of the above post:

Don't drive so damn fast in the snow. It's better to arrive late than to not arrive at all.

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"They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king"

Formerly Medusa

Jove

Just breathe.

ring

No matter how wound up, silly, & slightly feverish you're feeling:
Don't abuse the APF.*

* anonymous posting feature.

jewels

Don't hold back.

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We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.
Mark Twain

Plan9

We are what we do. So do something. Right, wrong... make a decision and take action.

Never give up a second chance. Fate, good luck, favor of Allah... you need to go again.

Life is like an oxygen mask on a plane: take care of yourself first, then help others.

And, uh, don't be like this guy.

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Whatever you can carry.

"You should not drink... and bake."

mixedmedia

or this guy...

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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce

bagatelle

What my granny used to say: "What you can't do today, don't do tomorrow either."


Edit: Oops, sorry, worded it wrong. Hope it goes right now: "Whatever you can neglect to do today, don't do tomorrow either."

rmarshall

Never pass a bathroom.
Don't waste a hard-on.
Never trust a fart.

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"Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the privilege" Irish proverb

The_Jazz

Learn the phrase "I did not participate nor do I condone it." Love it. Live it.

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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin
"There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush
"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

hunnychile

"When in doubt, throw it out!" Leftovers can be dangerous!!

This is second to: "Never Trust a Fart".

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"I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB

uncle phil

forgive your enemy, but remember the fucker's name...

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"We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done."
- Robert S. McNamara
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"We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches...
We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles."
- Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message"
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never wrestle with a pig.
you both get dirty;
the pig likes it.

mixedmedia

Never buy cheap when it comes to towels, sheets and oven mitts.

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Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus
PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce

dlish

live your dreams

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An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere

I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay?
- Filthy

TheCrimsonGhost

"Anger makes you smaller, while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were." Cherie Carter-Scott

Fremen

Unless you have a strong stomach, never youtube "earwax, boils, cysts, spider-bites or worms".

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Meditrina

Keep your mind open to the many possibilities life has to offer.

It's never too late to find yourself.

Some odds can be beat.

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"Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles." ~Alex Karras

The_Jazz

There are many ways to succeed at something competitive. There is only one way that will give you a better chance to succeed - hard work. Working hard at something will not ensure victory, but it will give you the opportunity to compete.

And with that, place is simply a function of who else shows up that day.

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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin
"There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush
"We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

SirLance

To steal from Dr. Seuss:

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.

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DEMOCRACY is where your vote counts, FEUDALISM is where your count votes.

dlish

the trials of miles, the miles of trials

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An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere

I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay?
- Filthy

thedoc

Better yet, - If you don't have a lot of experience driving in snow, Don't do it without someone with experience helping you.

uncle phil

help a man when he is in trouble, and he will remember you when he is in trouble again...

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"We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done."
- Robert S. McNamara
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"We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches...
We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles."
- Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message"
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never wrestle with a pig.
you both get dirty;
the pig likes it.

thedoc

Very true, but will he remember you when you are in trouble?

yournamehere

Sometimes, in order to have a good time, you have to be a good time.

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If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors:
"If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too."
It won't hurt your fashion sense, either.

Baraka_Guru

If it feels good, do it.

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Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Lindy

Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig.