Wise Sayings...or Not

[Daboo]

In my younger years as a lieutenant in the USAF, my mentor and good friend (a Captain) told me two things that have stood me well in the decades since then. One of the two sayings was, "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission."

This came up in regards to our mutual boss, a major. He couldn't make a decision to save his life. And if you asked for the afternoon off, he'd finally decide it was okay at about 4 pm. At that point...who cares. My friend's advice was to take the afternoon off and just do it. If the major found out later...seek forgiveness.

Got any good ones to share?

Chris

 

[motornut]

As a senior citizen now, "never pass an open restroom"

 

[St-Gerard]

Every Rule of thumb in mechanics has an exception!

 

[Slydynbye]

Most People suffer more in their imaginations than in reality.

 

[Daboo]

As a senior citizen now, "never pass an open restroom"

Or a similar one I heard at a rally in Oregon this summer..."never trust a fart".

Chris

 

[Daboo]

"Face your fears."

Said by my 9 yr-old daughter after crossing Heliotrope Creek on the trail by the same name. The trail leads to one of the glaciers on Mt. Baker. The creek was about 20 feet across (or more) and the water was fast moving and deep from snow-melt off the glacier. She'd just finished recovering from heat exhaustion and went across those slick rocks. When she got on the other side, the concerned Dad in me was shocked, pleased and extremely thankful that she did so well on this hazardous crossing. Her reply, rather nonchalantly..."You just need to face your fears". 9 yrs old.

Chris

 

[Uncle Phil]

Better to want something and not have it than have something and not want it - Uncle Phil.
Better to have something and not need it than to need something and not have it. - Uncle Phil.
Some folks are wearing a ten dollar hat on a nickel head - Uncle Phil.
Some folks are about as useful as socks on a rooster - Uncle Phil.
You can pull a string a lot farther than you can push string - the same can be said about people too - Uncle Phil.
He who aims at nothing usually hits it - Uncle Phil.

And my favorite one from General Stonewall Jackson when asked how he could be so calm in a battle -
"When your duty is clear, do not consult your fears."

http://www.unclephil.us/QuotesEtc.htm

 

[Larry Fine]

 

[Bikeric]

When I first started riding motorcycles I was told Don’t Forget That The Throttle Works Both Ways...
Also when approaching a bend, In Slow, Out Fast - In Fast, Out Feet First. Both have served me well over the years.

 

[ibike2havefun]

"It's easier to stay out, than to get out."

Mark Twain, Pudd'n'head Wilson's Calendar

 

[ibike2havefun]

"You can't miss a place you've never been."

Captain Malcolm Reynolds, Firefly

 

[Odie1]

Everything in moderation....including moderation...

Odie1

 

[Slydynbye]

Speak only when your words are better than silence

 

[Stump]

"Honor the Threat"

 

[Oldbikefixr]

As a senior citizen now, "never pass an open restroom"

But.....I don't have to go until I'm well passed it.

 

[RJG]

Never underestimate the stupidity of people, especially in large groups!

 

[SMSW]

There is no underestimating the poor taste of the American public.

 

[St-Gerard]

Referring to a person lacking intelligence, "He/She is as bright as a burned out two Watt light bulb" .

 

[bdalameda]

Don't trip over dollars trying to save a nickel.

 

[Slydynbye]

People hear your words but, believe your actions