Quotable Quotes What a great opportunity the internet provides those of us who face certain things, on a near daily basis, that are irritating, and for the most part, avoidable.

Flatter someone…you may not be believed

Criticize someone…you may not be liked
Ignore someone…you may not be forgiven
Encourage someone…you will never be forgotten“Good judgment comes from experience” and” experience comes from
bad judgment”. (Emery Rogers)

“Don’t measure your success” by playing badminton out of doors
on a windy day. Before being overly critical be sure that you are measuring
apples with apples and oranges with oranges.“A person can do almost anything if they don’t care who gets the
credit”…do things for the goodness of doing and not solely for the purpose of
being recognized.“Welcome is the friend who appreciates the value of another
person’s time”…although camaraderie is commendable, it can be burdensome if
abused if the other person is busy.“Whatever”… means you probably don’t have a clue and are too
lazy to consider taking any action.“Those were the 90s”… is an excuse for improper behavior. It was
the same in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and look here, it is the same
in the “00’s”.“Don’t be anal (retentive)”… used to describe someone who
demonstrates a high level of organizational skills. Usually said accusingly by
those who just do not appear to be organized, and are too lazy to acquire them.“It isn’t who is right but what is right”…don’t make it an ego
thing…take actions that are reasonable, prudent, and appropriate for the
occasion. Doing the right thing is much more important than who is doing
what. (Ray Balsley)“If you have the choice between winning and losing, choose
winning”…every day is full of opportunities to make choices…anticipate the
consequences of your action, or lack of action, and make a decision based upon
what is best for all parties concerned.“You owe me”…other than to repay a debt— get real, nobody owes
you anything.“You get what you pay for”… there is usually a good reason why
something is more expensive than another. However, the most expensive is not
always the best. Establish a price range of what you can afford, and get the
highest quality that you can. Give consideration to whether you need, and will
actually use, all the “bells and whistles” on the most expensive item.“Cross that bridge when you come to it”…be sure that this is not
just a cop out to procrastinate from doing something tomorrow that should be
done today. Make plans early or there might not be a bridge to cross.Tell your daughters, never believe a man sitting at a bar who
says his wife doesn’t understand him. To keep all advice equal, tell your son
the same thing about a woman who says her husband doesn’t understand her.
(Emery Rogers)“There is no “I” in team”… don’t be selfish, consider the needs
and desires of others… although there is no “I”, there is a “m and an e”.“If you are good, people will tell you, you don’t have to tell
them”…there are very few people in this world who enjoy hearing someone boast
or brag about themselves or their accomplishments.“No pain, no gain”… Phooey! This is a misconception. Nature has
a way of warning you when you are in danger of causing excessive trauma to your
body. Listen to her (assuming that it is mother nature), and slow down. It is
okay to be tired and even have sore muscles, from working out, but “fighting”
through pain is, in my opinion, undesirable, and certainly not an invitation to
do it again.“Every house has a buyer”…. My late father-in-law used to say
this to remind us to never give up hope. The meaning here is a simple one—if
you have something to offer, there is someone who will take advantage of it
even though you may have to exercise patience until that “buyer” comes along.