IJMC Wisdom from Somewhere

                   IJMC - Wisdom from Somewhere

You ever think that perhaps I am one of those types of friends? You know, 
the type that always gives you advice you never want to hear? Especially 
right after you should have listened to common sense anyway? Well, maybe 
I am and maybe I am not. Either way, I do not think what is about to 
follow qualifies as that sort of advice. Although, I really liked the 
last one...strikes true...                                          -dave





1.  Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. 
    Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.  
    Do not walk beside me, either.
    Just leave me the hell alone.

2.  The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

3.  It's always darkest before dawn.  So if you're going to steal the neighbor's newspaper, that's the time to do it.

4.  Sex is like air; it's not important unless you aren't getting any.

5.  We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

6.  No one is listening until you make a mistake.

7.  Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

8.  Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

9.  It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

10. It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help.

11. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

12. If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.

13. If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again; it was probably worth it.

14. Never mess up an apology with an excuse.

15. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.
    Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

16. Some days you are the bug, some days you are the windshield.

17. Don't worry, it only seems kinky the first time.

18. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

19. Good judgment comes from bad experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

20. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

21. Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a raindance.

22. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

23. Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side and it holds the universe together.

24. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

25. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.
    That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

26. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

27. Don't be irreplaceable; if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.


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