Quotations-Sayings-Truisms

I would hear from my parents, quite often, old sayings that would be used to teach, guide, correct or convince me of something.  Here are a few:


"A stitch in time, saves nine."
"Not caring comes to Hanging."
"Don't throw your pearls before swine."
"It's always darkest before dawn."


I did a search to find some other sayings and found,"I gave up on explaining to people why I ride a motorcycle."


My Mother would never have thought that was relevant.  But both parents would surprise us on occasion.  That is the royal us. If you doubt my royalty look at a picture of me, side-by-side with Camilla Parker Bowles.   


At any rate I was thinking of the danger of taking clever sounding quotes or mottos at face value.  My advice is to take the time to evaluate.  Accept what you can as true or useful.  Just because a saying has been around for a long time doesn't mean it should be accepted without question.  I like knowing some of the old sayings.  They are part of our culture and our lives.  When I hear one I often am reminded of a family member who was partial to that quote. 


"leave sleeping dogs lie."  ____________
"Leave sleeping drunks lie." ___________
"Don't mix your beers."  ____
"What you can conceive and believe, you can achieve."  ___________


See if you can match the above with these people with whom I associate.  Stu,  Matt,  Bo,  Buck


All learning can be achieved thru wise sayings.  I've heard one can learn everything important in life in Kindergarten, from movies or from watching Star Trek.


In conclusion, "Don't put all your commanding officers in the same space shuttle." (when playing with your Star Trek dolls.)


If you would like to add a couple of adages to my blog, please do.  If you want to enter the matching challenge (winners get a free cup of coffee or tea) do so with a comment or in person.


Leave with a smile, it will take you a mile.