FabSwingers.com forum: Life Lessons

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What wise words stick in your mind whilst navigating your way through life?

My two:

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

Never go to sleep on an argument.

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By *il FiskMan
over a year ago

sefton

Measure twice, cut once!

Saved me a LOT of money over the years!!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

‘You miss 100% of the chances you never take.’

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Don’t be a c*nt.

A simple mantra

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Measure twice, cut once!

Saved me a LOT of money over the years!! "

So true!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"‘You miss 100% of the chances you never take.’

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Don’t be a c*nt.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don’t be a c*nt.

A simple mantra "

I'd like to print this on a rock, and embed on the face of some of the fucktards in my life!

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By *az080378Woman
over a year ago

Cromer

"Don’t be a c*nt.

A simple mantra "

This is perfect!

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Can't fully remember how it goes but

"If you are too busy looking back, you miss out on the opportunities ahead"

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Can't fully remember how it goes but

"If you are too busy looking back, you miss out on the opportunities ahead"

Heard similar in Vikings. “Don’t look back you are not going that way”

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can't fully remember how it goes but

"If you are too busy looking back, you miss out on the opportunities ahead"

Heard similar in Vikings. “Don’t look back you are not going that way”"

Yes, love it, backwards is not a place to revisit x

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

"Measure twice, cut once!

Saved me a LOT of money over the years!! "

this!!

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

Words are cheap, actions have value.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

See all, hear all, say nowt

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Nearly everything Maya Angelou said.

Other than that, Good enough is good enough for most things.

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By *ilkenWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

Google is NOT your friend not by a long chalk.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Every morning is a fresh start, wake up with a thankful heart.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Nearly everything Maya Angelou said.

Other than that, Good enough is good enough for most things.

Couldn't agree more. Such wisdom

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By *iss behaving2019Woman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Making mistakes in life is inevitable but learn from them so not to make the same mistakes again!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you. "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you. "

had a great big lie thrown my way this afternoon in work, all trust broke. People will do anything to get their own way

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

You can only piss with the dick you've got.

No plan survives first contact.

These have been hard lessons to learn for someone who likes things a very specific way as I've envisaged them. But that is the reality, the world as is nature and science is chaotic, not orde_ed like we'd sometimes like it to be. Life is a learning curve.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.

had a great big lie thrown my way this afternoon in work, all trust broke. People will do anything to get their own way

Ah no

sadly yes some will.. I’ve zero respect for liars. Hope you can get some resolution to the situation!! X

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you. "

Oh and people who can't be trusted themselves can rarely trust others. So if your partner keeps accusing you of cheating (and your not) question the origins of that lack of trust?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.

had a great big lie thrown my way this afternoon in work, all trust broke. People will do anything to get their own way

Ah no

sadly yes some will.. I’ve zero respect for liars. Hope you can get some resolution to the situation!! X "

They've been caught out, so luckily they'll be called out on it tomorrow, so will be resolved, just probably cause some friction. I've no time for drama llamas x

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

It takes time to build trust and yet a moment to destroy it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

be kind

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.

Oh and people who can't be trusted themselves can rarely trust others. So if your partner keeps accusing you of cheating (and your not) question the origins of that lack of trust?"

Circle of madness.. I avoid at all costs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t eat yellow snow

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"Never lie to someone who trusts you and never trust someone who lies to you.

had a great big lie thrown my way this afternoon in work, all trust broke. People will do anything to get their own way

Ah no

sadly yes some will.. I’ve zero respect for liars. Hope you can get some resolution to the situation!! X

They've been caught out, so luckily they'll be called out on it tomorrow, so will be resolved, just probably cause some friction. I've no time for drama llamas x"

And now their true colours are shown!! Glad it’s getting sorted.. there’s just no need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Three people to avoid in life: liars, lazy, and thieves. If they’re one, there’s a good chance they’ll either have, or develop the other traits. Been bang on so far!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

one that i taught my 7 year old son (school and his mom were not happy)

dont be a dick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all

What is meant to be, will be (my mum brought me up to believe that everything happens for a reason, even the shitty stuff)

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again, fail better.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

No, try not, do or do not, there is no try

Master Yoda

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

Wish in one hand, shit in the other. See which one gets filled first.

My Mum said that to me many times.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again, fail better.

Yep. A similar one we say in work. Try. Fail fast. Try again.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

When plan A fails, remember there are 25 other letters in the alphabet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the word genuine is used , generally they are not

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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago

Derry

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again, fail better.

Unexpected Beckett

Everything takes longer and costs more

Admit when you're wrong and learn

Laugh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Life is not a fairytale

If you lose a shoe at midnight

You're probably pissed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

“Have a good time, all the time”

- Viv Savage, This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Be excellent to each other, party on dudes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is no problem so big it cannot be run away from.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When all seems lost, eat cake

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Never pee into the wind...

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"Never pee into the wind..."

Never pee on an electric fence

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We’re going to need a bigger boat

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By *moothman2000Man
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"Never pee into the wind...

Never pee on an electric fence"

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

If it moves, and it shouldn't - gaffer tape

If it doesn't move, and it should - WD40 and a big hammer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That sleeping on an argument one you mentioned - I always used to need to sort things right here and now, but more recently in life I've worked out that it's occasionally better to take your time and work out what the argument was about, calm down, look at the cause and resolve it rather than plaster over cracks....

I think the older I get the less wise words I have, and also the less rules I stick to, but I'd consider that wisdom in a funny sort of way....

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By *ardyBumMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Treat others how you would like to be treated yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There ain't nothing in the dark that ain't there in the light.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fail to prepare then prepare to fail!

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

There but for the grace of god go I...I'm not religious but it says a lot

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

Calling the forum a bunch of idiots is a good way of ingraciating yourself to them

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"There but for the grace of god go I...I'm not religious but it says a lot "

My Nanna said that constantly!! Love that

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That sleeping on an argument one you mentioned - I always used to need to sort things right here and now, but more recently in life I've worked out that it's occasionally better to take your time and work out what the argument was about, calm down, look at the cause and resolve it rather than plaster over cracks....

I think the older I get the less wise words I have, and also the less rules I stick to, but I'd consider that wisdom in a funny sort of way....

I get what you mean. I like time to think things through, but I can't sleep if something is bothering me, I'd rather talk it through and hug it out. I'll just have to make sure all arguments take place before midday to give me processing time to sort it out before bed

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"There but for the grace of god go I...I'm not religious but it says a lot

My Nanna said that constantly!! Love that

Its so true...wise Nanna

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

what goes Around comes Around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me there is no need to hold negativity negativity makes you feel bad. I try and accept the things that happen, even though it sometimes is hard, but learn and move forward

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trust no-one.

Period!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it was easy! Then everyone would be doing it!

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

Never give up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t entertain the clowns or you’ll become part of the circus

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

"Never pee into the wind...

Never pee on an electric fence

Over the side of a ship.

C/o me nanna.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.

The courage to change the things I cannot accept.

And the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill today.

Because they got on my nerves.

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

Just because I’m nice doesn’t mean you can take the piss

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Two pretty basic ones

Shit happens

Every now and then you just gotta say fuck it.

Works for me.

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By *illyjohnyCouple
over a year ago

brighton

If you have time to make a mess you have time to clear it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just block them all

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"See all, hear all, say nowt "

"An' if tha' ever does owt for nowt, allus do it fo' thi' sen"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think first before you act or speak !

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Treat others as you expect to be treated

Never look back, nothing changes there

You cannot protect yourself from sadness, unless you protect yourself from happiness

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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric scooters

"Treat others as you expect to be treated

Never look back, nothing changes there

You cannot protect yourself from sadness, unless you protect yourself from happiness "

I like that very nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the older I get the less wise words I have, and also the less rules I stick to, but I'd consider that wisdom in a funny sort of way....

Haha, you dont look like much of an arguer? But then maybe that makes making up difficult too. I can rage and hate you and then be your best mate again inside of ten minutes, life really is to short for drawn out disagreements, that's one thing I definitely am aware of, given my past life.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not so much wise, but if someone asks me to do something I dont want to do, I'd reply I'd rather shit in my hands and clap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's better to have 10% of something than 100% of nothing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again, fail better.

Nice to see Samuel Beckett making an appearance in fabswingers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fail to prepare then prepare to fail! "

Always remember my old Geography teacher telling me that. I failed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

Even though you're growing up, you should never stop having fun.

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By *hechapMan
over a year ago

Derry

Those who never made a mistake in their life are the same people who never done anything in the first place.

Once you learn from a mistake its no longer a mistake.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On rencontre sa destinée souvent par les chemins qu’on prend pour l’éviter.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Don't do as I do, do as I say

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive about what could go right."

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Never say never

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Eventually.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Always be yourself x

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Laughter is contagious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A rolling stone gathers no moss,

Empty vessels make most noise,

If you work for free, you'll never be free from work

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Old ways won't open new doors

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By *exycouplesswingCouple
over a year ago

Tunbridge Wells

It’s only when a mosquito lands on your testicles, do you learn to solve problems without violence !

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

When life gives you lemons go buy a great big fuck off bottle of Gin

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By *lymanMan
over a year ago

PLYMOUTH

Up the arse no babies ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Live for today and let tomorrow take care of itself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Enjoy life, longtime dead

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

Never take life too seriously, it will kill you in the end!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Loving these!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whether they laugh with you or at you. Make at least one person laugh every day. Laughter is the best universal language (my nans last words 2015)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What wise words stick in your mind whilst navigating your way through life?

My two:

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.

Never go to sleep on an argument.

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My two favourites are...."Keep your nose clean and your mind Dirty" and "Gravity, don`t let it get you Down"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t trouble trouble, ‘till trouble trouble you

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By *edMan
over a year ago

cambridgeshire

From a very rich, self made person..

It doesn't matter what you do in life, just that you do it well, because there are so many cowboys out there that doing it well gets you noticed

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don’t trouble trouble, ‘till trouble trouble you "
like this alot!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can’t polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter

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