carni 10,094 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 What in your life has been a good bit of advice that has stayed with you and influenced your actions and ideas for the good. I have many, but one particular one concerning driving has had a continued effect on me when ever i set off in the car,after i had passed my test and was taking my dad out for a first ride,i was so nervous and a bit jumpy and hesitant,i kept apologizing,and he said to me Drive like you are the only sane bo***r on the road and all the rest are not,that way you are always prepared for the unexpected. It pops in to my mind every day. Have you any to share. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Mark Twain : “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 "The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge" - Stephen Hawking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 "Knowledge is Power" some would say. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 From my driving instructor. "Slow down! It will give you more time to think." Since found to be true in many areas of life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 My driving instructor: "No point in rushing up to a red traffic light" Remembered that since 1971. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 My Mums advice was if someone is being cruel or rude or just deliberately unfriendly, was not to let them upset you,if you are sure you have done nothing wrong. then it is probably just a case of the green eyed monster at his tricks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Always let your conscience be your guide, 'Jimminy Cricket' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 68 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Get your retaliation in first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Never eat fresh bread off a toilet seat.....................if the cat fits, kill it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,674 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 If it's too good to be true....then it probably is . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Two Birds in the bush.....................are probably havin' a wee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 You have a cough? Go home tonight, eat a whole box of Ex-Lax, tomorrow you'll be afraid to cough. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Try the sweeties in the shop before buying.......ie don't commit to something before knowing more about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Never eat Yellow Snow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 I want to die in my sleep like my grandfather … Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 One of the best pieces of advice I was given, was when I was working fo Greenpeace, that was.. Never join in an argument, untill you have real facts and figures and the correct ones. Another thing they said was... Never judge someone by their looks, only judge them when you get to know them.. It is a piece of advice I still use....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Melton reminded me of something I heard on NPR (National Public Radio) over here - never argue with a conspiracy theorist! When you quote facts to them, they claim all the "facts" are part of the conspiracy - you simply cannot win! The recent thread on UFO's was a perfect example! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Careful Eric - you risk doing the very thing you are warning against ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 For any arrangements I have made, I was always advised by my parents.... Better to be 10 minutes early than 1 minute late, and all my life i have tried to keep to that,only ever being late if its out of my control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Melton reminded me of something I heard on NPR (National Public Radio) over here - never argue with a conspiracy theorist! When you quote facts to them, they claim all the "facts" are part of the conspiracy - you simply cannot win! The recent thread on UFO's was a perfect example! Along similar lines, a quote from George Carlin: "Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 All things in Moderation............me Grandad,...........wish i'd listened. Always listen to the other persons point of view................me Grandad.............I do. If in doubt don't...................tv driving campaign...........................always remember it when tempted to overtake. Don't judge a book by its cover.......................afraid i tend to. Don't bite off more than you can chew...............done it many times. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yes on all counts, but still chase the rainbow! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". I try to follow this advice from my Mum but I sometimes have trouble working out what 'nice' would be in each situation! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Never eat Yellow Snow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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