Grant Me Wisdom

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I wanted to give readers something to ponder as they start their weekend journey. Be safe.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. --Lao Tzu

Common sense is very uncommon.

Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.

If you wish to succeed, consult three old people.

Those of you who think you know everything are annoying those of us who do.

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone.

and finally...

If you wanna feel funky, feel free. But please don't spread that funk on me!

Have a great weekend!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Right on Brother!! Pretty is as pretty does!! Have a great weekend Stephen, and feel free to spread the funk on me I mean umm err!!

**groupies** I
Friday, February 17, 2006 2:26:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Haaa haaa! :)
You're a funny lady Tryphina. I love how a woman like you can call yourself of 'groupie.' Have a great weekend.
Friday, February 17, 2006 2:53:00 PM
Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful said…
These are my favs

(in the order you posted them, not in my own preference which would be 3,2, then 1)

1: Common sense is very uncommon.

2:Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.

3: Those of you who think you know everything are annoying those of us who do.
Friday, February 17, 2006 4:45:00 PM
Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful said…
Oh yea, Have a GREAT Weekend Brother Stephen!!!
Friday, February 17, 2006 4:46:00 PM
NML/Natalie said…
Great post and have a fabulous weekend! The experience one was soooo true!
Sunday, February 19, 2006 7:42:00 AM
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