A take on quotes that appealed to me when I couldn't sleep--

1. The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation
...but the majority whine really loud.

2. See everything; overlook a great deal; correct a little. ~Pope John XXIII
You can tell the Pope's a man and not a Clarke...just sayin'

3. Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it.
See, o' people who need smacking in the worst way?? You thought I was just ignoring you...I'm actually doing you a favor. I am SUCH a thoughtful person...coz you must be FREAKIN' thrilled!

4. Owning your burdens is half the battle
...but I'll loan you mine for half price.

5. Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win.
Again, where's the fun in this? Again, this person has NO Clarke blood in them whatsoever. I am Donna Quixote and I'll create a dragon, battle, war, what have you, coz a life lived in peace and harmony...sounds a little boring.

6. Don't look where you fall, but where you slipped. ~African Proverb
My thinking is that is was a big pile of sh*t...that's what usually makes my stumble.

7. Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe it anyway.
Hmmm, I don't know about that. I have a few enemies who are still believing some weak-assed explanations I gave them a day or two ago...or maybe they're just really, really STUPID...yeah, that's the ticket!

8. Whatever you are be a good one. ~Abraham Lincoln
Oh, I am, I very, very am...:-)

9. I don't rent space to anyone in my head.
Okay, those who know and love me know that's there's no room left when all the girls are in residence. Seriously though, if I question my own ideas and thoughts and judgements on a regular basis, why in the Hell would I put some other ya-hoo's crap up there to sort through as well...

10. The fastest way to succeed is to look as if you're playing by other people's rules, while quietly playing by your own. ~Michael Korda
This would have been one of those good things to know back in the day, coz you know what? The only people who lose out on the game of life are the ones who regularly play fair by the rules someone else has set. Cheaters win AND I don't believe they feel bad about it later when they're trying to sleep or when they have to look in the mirror. I think they manage just fine....COZ THEY WON!!!!!

Well then, that's my blurb for the day. Hope you enjoy it!
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