What motto do you live by? - Page 2

shilala · 06-12-2009, 02:21 PM

I bust my ass to try to live up to St Francis' Prayer and fall short daily.
It's my favorite.
Lately, I've been getting a lot of mileage out of "That's the fuggin' way she goes."
And one of my all-time favorutes...
"If You Would Make A Man Truly Happy, Do Not Add To His Possessions, But Subtract From The Sum Of His Desires."
That quote is from 3000 years ago.
I like Vince Lombardi's quote...
"The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor."
It's all good stuff.

landhoney · 06-12-2009, 02:30 PM

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like unto it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

I'd say I try to live by this motto, not successful most of the time.

LasciviousXXX · 06-12-2009, 02:33 PM

"Clothing optional"

shilala · 06-12-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

I'd say I try to live by this motto, not successful most of the time.

There's one for that, too.
"It's not how many times you fall down, it's how many times you pick yourself up."

I'm finding it easier and easier to Love everyone. I just don't like some of them.

Being we're made in His image, I don't think He expects a whole lot, anyways. I bet somedays He's surprised we're all still here.

I do know that despite my best efforts, I still spend a lot of time asking for forgiveness.

The Poet · 06-12-2009, 03:15 PM

"Punt."

JaKaacH · 06-12-2009, 03:17 PM

You can't ride home on a bowl of goat, I've always said that...!

Mugen910 · 06-12-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landhoney

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like unto it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

I think I'd go to jail for loving my neighbor that way.

csbrewfisher · 06-12-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

A little _____ (fill in the blank with almost anything) never killed anyone.

White Owl Peach?

poker · 06-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Its always better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it.

Drazzil · 06-12-2009, 03:27 PM

A lot of people say, "May Joy inhabit your life". Having lived a while now, I now say that the world belongs to those who take Joy with them...aside quietly and ask: "B-tch wheres my money?"

galaga · 06-12-2009, 03:27 PM

Hanlon: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

Heinlein: Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.

Lincoln: Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Martin · 06-12-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

But do it first.

06-12-2009, 03:28 PM

At least today is not my day in the barrel.
It is better to dream of tomorrow, than dwell in the past.
Everyday is a holiday.

Bear · 06-12-2009, 03:38 PM

The sun even shines on a dog's ass occasionally.

Some days you are the hammer. Some days you are the nail.

The Poet · 06-12-2009, 03:39 PM

Or re Heinlein, how's about "TANSTAAFL"?

cricky101 · 06-12-2009, 03:41 PM

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

and

One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy; One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.

poker · 06-12-2009, 03:45 PM

One dorra!?!?!?

csbrewfisher · 06-12-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear

Some days you are the hammer. Some days you are the nail.

Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant.

Some days you're the windshield, some days you're the bug.

JE3146 · 06-12-2009, 04:31 PM

'yes dear..... '

Worked so far

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Old Sailor · 06-12-2009, 04:36 PM

Don't p*ss me off, you might wake up missing!

06-12-2009, 02:21 PM	#21
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What motto do you live by? I bust my ass to try to live up to St Francis' Prayer and fall short daily. It's my favorite. Lately, I've been getting a lot of mileage out of "That's the fuggin' way she goes." And one of my all-time favorutes... "If You Would Make A Man Truly Happy, Do Not Add To His Possessions, But Subtract From The Sum Of His Desires." That quote is from 3000 years ago. I like Vince Lombardi's quote... "The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor." It's all good stuff. __________________

06-12-2009, 02:30 PM	#22
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: What motto do you live by? Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like unto it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ I'd say I try to live by this motto, not successful most of the time.

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poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: What motto do you live by? Its always better to have it & not need it, than to need it & not have it. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: What motto do you live by? A lot of people say, "May Joy inhabit your life". Having lived a while now, I now say that the world belongs to those who take Joy with them...aside quietly and ask: "B-tch wheres my money?"

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galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: What motto do you live by? Hanlon: Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity. Heinlein: Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig. Lincoln: Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

06-12-2009, 03:28 PM	#33
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What motto do you live by? At least today is not my day in the barrel. It is better to dream of tomorrow, than dwell in the past. Everyday is a holiday.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: What motto do you live by? Or re Heinlein, how's about "TANSTAAFL"?

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cricky101 Micro brew tester Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Posts: 684 Trading: (8)	Re: What motto do you live by? The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. and One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy; One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself. __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing." - Voltaire

06-12-2009, 03:45 PM	#37
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: What motto do you live by? One dorra!?!?!? __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

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JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: What motto do you live by? 'yes dear..... ' Worked so far Posted via Mobile Device

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Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,200 Trading: (22)	Re: What motto do you live by? Don't p*ss me off, you might wake up missing! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!