The Title pretty much says it all. Post the Wise sayings that you have heard in your life and have had an impact on how you live.

Some of my Favs are:

"Can't" is usually "Won't" in Disguise.

Fear is the Greatest Enemy You Will Ever Face in Life. It Breeds Hesitation and Robs one of the Ability to Attempt, while Stealing the Focus of your Efforts and Goals.

Pride, OverConfidence, and Hubris are the paths to Regret. Humble Awareness and Consideration will always Winout, even when it is not evident.

I Look, but I do not see. I Listen, though I do not hear. Yet I do, then I understand.

He who does not yield will be overcome.

All of Understanding is relative to the way that it is Perceived.

Nothing in Life is Absolute, Everything is a degree of a degree.

You can never expect an equal return on the kindness that you give.

It is always better to be the Example, Rather than to make one of another.

One of the Biggest Secrets to Life, is Understanding what you Can Affect, and what Will Affect You.

Forgive the Young, Be Patient with the Elderly, and Ignorant to the Stupid.


I didn't credit any sources bc I don't remember most of them. Dat Bad Memory... LOL

"Silence is golden, duct tape is silver"

When someone tells you to run, chase after them with a broom

I like Confucian sayings such as

I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the most bitter

This is cool and all, but why is this... you know, here?

Wisdom is not from the mind, but rather, from the soul

"I'm better than you"

only phrase that matters

^ I'm better than you

"People who base their ethics on old sayings are not to be taken seriously".


Nah, just kidding', sayings are awesome .

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

"Rectitude carried to excess hardens into stiffness; benevolence indulged beyond measure sinks into weakness."

From Rise Against, who in turn got it from a film, who probably got it from a book, who probably got it from a philosopher.

Sometimes it is said that "It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."

But that is backwards.

It is better to live on your feet than to die on your knees.

A Similar quote.

"You either die a hero, or live long enough to have everyone turn on you."

Nothing is ever forgotten, not completely. THey always leave small traces behind.... luggage, half-eaten meals, rings... and if it can be remembered, it CAN come back.