Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom Archive - July 2007
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. - Abraham Lincoln
"I came across this motto many years ago and it has stayed with me and "speaks volumes" It is a constant reminder of when not to put one's foot in one's mouth!"
-Submitted by Q&S Club Member mcshearyj
You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!
"While on vacation with my family, my 4 year old grandson Rankin said this when someone was upset because they didn't get what they want. It has stuck with me when I don't always get what I want. We need to be content with what we get and be thankful."
-Submitted by Q&S Club Member Laura McGougan
If not me, who? If not now, when? - Rabbi Hillel
"This motto reminds me to take action and to do so immediately. I personally believe that we only get one life so I want to make the most of it!"
-Submitted by Q&S Club Member bkarne
Facts are not feelings and feelings are not facts!
"This motto reminds me to look at decisions and situations rationally. It's easy to let an emotional response cloud our judgement so when I'm faced with a difficult or complicated situation, I think of this motto and try to separate the facts from the feelings and make my decision. This really helps during an argument!"
-Submitted by Q&S Club Member Avoidingtheheat
Change takes place when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of the change
"This motto, delivered by a Lutheran college professor at a teachers' conference in 1984, inspired me make some important, life-altering
decisions."
-Submitted by Q&S Club Member agwmom96
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We all have those sayings that give us a boost -- or a chuckle -- when we need it. So we've gathered up some of Club Q&S members' favorite mottos right here, where we're dishing out a fresh bit of inspiration daily.
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