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192 replies

Outing543 · 11/02/2022 20:10

Mine is a famous quote;

People don’t remember what you say
People don’t remember what you do
But people always remember the way you made them feel

OP posts:
redambergreengo · 11/02/2022 20:13

"Deny, deny, deny"

"Life is too short to tolerate people"

GlamourSpider · 11/02/2022 20:14

Don't work for your money
Make your money work for you

Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 11/02/2022 20:15

You never miss what a friend gets.

Wrenna · 11/02/2022 20:16

When someone shows you their true self, believe them the first time.

And when cooking: Always use a bigger bowl than you think you are going to need!

Letsallscreamatthesistene · 11/02/2022 20:16

If its not going to bother you in 5 months, its not worth getting worked up over now

Mybestyear · 11/02/2022 20:18

Chose your battles (with DC)
Never ground them (cos then you are stuck with them)

Haggisfish3 · 11/02/2022 20:19

Better to regret things you have done than things you haven’t.

Squidlydoo · 11/02/2022 20:22

Keep your powder dry

Penfold91 · 11/02/2022 20:23

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right

JazzTheDog · 11/02/2022 20:24

Pee when you can, don't wait until you need

Sexnotgender · 11/02/2022 20:24

When people show you who they are believe them.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 11/02/2022 20:24

Overtake in good time [on the motorway]. Courtesy of my mother on my first journey on a motorway, some 25+ years ago.

Dont apologise for asking for what you want in a relationship. Courtesy of a male friend in our early 20s.

Justaboutawake · 11/02/2022 20:24

Don’t rush it or you’ll fuck it

Said by my driving instructor but translates into most situations

1FootInTheRave · 11/02/2022 20:24

Know your worth.

PigeonLittle · 11/02/2022 20:25

No one is thinking about you, they're all busy thinking of themselves. Just like you do.

RonObvious · 11/02/2022 20:25

Never try to rationalise irrational behaviour.

Avarua · 11/02/2022 20:27

Ask for forgiveness not permission

Faevern · 11/02/2022 20:30

Nothing is greater than peace of mind.

Snowpaw · 11/02/2022 20:33

Don’t write angry emails. Sleep on it. Write in a non-emotional and factual way when you’re calm.

TheVolturi · 11/02/2022 20:34

Enjoy your beauty while you are young. You may not think you are beautiful, but when you are older and look back, you will realise that you really were.

MiddleOfThePack · 11/02/2022 20:35

Never cross the road with your hands in your pockets.

KimCheese · 11/02/2022 20:36

When the fun stops, stop.

FindingMeno · 11/02/2022 20:40

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

duvetdayforeveryone · 11/02/2022 20:46

"You can't argue with stupid"
"Don't worry about something that may never happen"

Coffeetree · 11/02/2022 20:59

Everything is hard, until it's easy.

Don't borrow trouble.