wisdom

What a legend. Norman Wisdom dies at 95 | Mail Online

Keep this in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumour or spread gossip. In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquaintance ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about Diogenes?" "Wait a moment,"...

'If the enemy is in range, so are you.' - Infantry Journal- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.' - US.Air Force Manual -...

From the Grumpy Old Sod at Grumpy Old Sod.com • 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 bugger off and leave me alone. • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a flat tyre. •...

The root to all evils globally,stems towards the love of money.Where people are constantly more interested in the making of money,instead of promoting a sense of well being in their lives.This can have a disastrous effect on ones life,when others around you are ignored,and the ongoing pursuit of...

Why I do what I do? I often wondered why I respond to a situation the way I respond. Interestingly, I have responded to the same event in different ways at different times. To the extent that one response can be opposite to the previous...

Girlie Wisdom Women over 50 don't have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them. One of life's mysteries is how a 2-pound box of chocolates can make a woman gain 5lbs. My mind not only wanders, it sometimes leaves completely. The best way to forget your...

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats. 2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother...