Words to Live By

[shmeep]

I noticed this sparking up over on the "What's on Your Plate?" thread and thought it deserved its own place. I'm sure we all have sayings that have either helped us or amused us (or both). I can't think of any off the top of my head, but I'll go ahead and quote what has been said.

inuvik said:

3 great quotes from our leader:

1. Be fully present for your own life.
2. There are divine forces out there wishing us well.

And, my fave, on the lighter side:

3. Instead of a 12 step program., try a 2 step program. 1, Get Over It. 2, Stay Over It.

anna said:

inuvik said:

Instead of a 12 step program., try a 2 step program. 1, Get Over It. 2, Stay Over It.

Karma! This is joining my short list of "Words to Live By." Some others are:

James Taylor: "Keep your overhead low and don't acquire a major drug habit."

A Friend: "If you are broke and it comes down to food or rent, pay your rent. Your family and friends will feed you, but they won't let you live with them for very long."

maggiethecat said:

Great stuff! I have to add Conchata Ferrell's "Three Rules of the Road":

1. Never eat at a place called Mom's.
2. Never play cards with a man called Doc.
3. Never sleep with anyone crazier than you.

There. That's a nice start.

[mlm828]

From the senior partner in my first law firm: "Act honorably, and be heavily insured."

[dogma]

sometimes it's better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission

[housemouse]

“Panic. I know most experts tell you not to, but it’s gonna happen one way or the other, so you might as well get it out of the way early while you still have the strength to really get hysterical.”

Stephen Colbert on what you should do first during a power outage. But really, couldn't it apply to almost any emergency?

Another quote I like, and has become my mantra of sorts:

"I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it people like me."
Stuart Smalley

[dogma]

worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair,, it doesn't get you anywhere,,but it gives you something to do
( i heard that many a time when i went to the al-anon meetings because of my first d/h )

[maggiethecat]

Harrison Ford's personal motto: Force yourself.

[Duchess of Lashes]

One of my favorite quotes from another Ford - Henry that is:

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!"

[awlrite4now]

"Those who throw dirt, merely lose ground."

"You can't kill time without injuring eternity."