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What phrases of wisdom have really stuck with you? (lemmy.world)

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I have 3 but would LOVE to hear more....

You can always have more but you can't have less

This one's from my dad and it really stuck with me. You can, and really should, apply this to any intoxicant.

On the pitch is off the streets

This is about getting restless kids, or kids who might be in a bad situation, into sports.

The axe forgets but the tree remembers

Translation on this one: People who cause hurt are less likely to remember than those it affected.

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[-] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

Not really.

Take the first one. Someone can work hard to improve themselves, but have a realistic idea of how far they can go. Maybe I'll take a chance and open a hot dog stand of my own; I shouldn't expect to outdo Burger King or KFC.

You can take risks safely. A scuba diver can explore a cave with a trained buddy and proper equipment, or just swim in alone.

All the people who fought in the Tojan War are long dead, but Homer's words still live on.

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