Sage Advice
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Sage Advice
What's are the best pieces of advice you've ever been given in life? Secondly, who gave you this advice?
For me, it would be, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." This has saved me from a world of financial ruin on more than one occasion. I don't remember where I first heard this one, but my mom used to always say that there's a sucker born every minute, and that's along the same lines. She used to frequently tell me that I was cruising for a bruising, but I'm not sure if you'd call that advice. I suppose it was advice of sorts.
How about you?
For me, it would be, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." This has saved me from a world of financial ruin on more than one occasion. I don't remember where I first heard this one, but my mom used to always say that there's a sucker born every minute, and that's along the same lines. She used to frequently tell me that I was cruising for a bruising, but I'm not sure if you'd call that advice. I suppose it was advice of sorts.
How about you?
"No one has the right to apologize for something they did not do, and no one has the right to accept an apology if the wrong was not done to them."
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Re: Sage Advice
Pay yourself first. Having savings is a lifesaver.
"Every dollar you spend is a vote for what you believe in."
"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
"My country is the world, and my religion is to do good."
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Re: Sage Advice
Don't stick forks into electrical outlets.
Sarcasm is like a good game of chess. Most people don't know how to play chess.
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Just read my signature ⬇️
I don't give a damn whether people/posters like me or dislike me, I'm not on earth to win any popularity contests.
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"When you have to start compromising yourself and your morals for the people around you, it’s probably time to change the people around you." ~ GordonH
Excellent!
Excellent!
"No one has the right to apologize for something they did not do, and no one has the right to accept an apology if the wrong was not done to them."
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Re: Sage Advice
Don't burn the candle at both ends. My dad told me this when I was young.
Even when it's bad it's good. More cowbell.
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Re: Sage Advice
The only way to find the truth is to search for it. If you got problem you got to help yourself to find a solution.
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Re: Sage Advice
Money is important.
Sarcasm is like a good game of chess. Most people don't know how to play chess.
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Re: Sage Advice
To my children: No one, outside of family, have YOUR best interests at heart.
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Re: Sage Advice
Do it right or dont do it at all...my Dad.
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Re: Sage Advice
Learn from your mistakes - my dad
Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today - my mom
Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today - my mom
Truths can be backed up by facts - do you have any?
Fancy this, Fancy that and by the way, T*t for Tat
Fancy this, Fancy that and by the way, T*t for Tat
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Re: Sage Advice
With the exception of a home or a car on warranty:
If you don't have the cash for it, you don't need it.
If you can't save up for it, you don't deserve it.
If you don't have the cash for it, you don't need it.
If you can't save up for it, you don't deserve it.
"without knowledge, he multiplies mere words."
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.
Insanity is hereditary, you get it from your kids.