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What phrases of wisdom have really stuck with you? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 weeks ago by to c/asklemmy@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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[–] 4 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

This one really struck a chord with me when I was young. There used to be an illustration on the wall of the hallway which led toward the cafeteria in elementary school. It read similar, "Do the right thing, even if everyone around you isnt."

It got me through a lot and saved my ass a few times.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago (1 child)

    I don't recall ever seeing one like that.. I like it, but you just reminded me of one I grew up seeing.. a bird eating a frog, but the frog is choking the bird, with a quote "never give up "

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  • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago

    I recall the illustration: it was crayon or colored pencil faces of kids (like cartoon style or what your world find in a children's book) that outlined the quote. One face was happy while the other's looked.... Mad or sad maybe.

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