Meaning

6 Great Poems for Everyday Moments: Words to Brighten Your Day

07/01/2025 by Roy Sutton

In the rush of daily life, we rarely take the time to reflect on life and what it’s all about. That’s where poetry comes in, for me, at least. Poems for everyday aren’t just about grand emotions or lofty ideas; they’re about grounding us in the present, adding a layer of meaning and insight to the ordinary.

Today, I’ve written some original poems, and I thought I’d share them.

Whether you read them during your coffee break or right before bed, these verses are intended to make you think.

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21 Quotes by Maya Angelou to inspire you

07/01/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today I am exploring quotes by Maya Angelou.

If you’re unfamiliar with the late Maya Angelou, she was an American poet, writer, and civil rights activist.

She has published numerous autobiographies, books of essays, and books of poetry and was credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years.

For me, she was an inspiring thinker, and I admire her work.

Here are 21 quotes by Maya Angelou to illustrate why I believe she was an inspiration to us all.

Quotes by Maya Angelou (1-11):

Nothing will work unless you do.
All great achievements require time.
We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.
If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.
A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

Quotes by Maya Angelou (12-21):

Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible.
Whatever you want to do, if you want to be great at it, you have to love it and be able to make sacrifices for it.
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.
I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour and some style.
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
It is impossible to struggle for civil rights, equal rights for blacks, without including whites. Because equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: we all have it, or none of us has it. That is the truth of it.
You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot; it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that, I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.
I’m convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they’re stones that don’t matter. As long as you’re breathing, it’s never too late to do some good.

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21 quotes about life for you to reflect on what matters

06/30/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I want to explore some quotes about life.

What is life all about? That’s a question we all ask ourselves occasionally.

It seems that we are all constantly seeking the meaning of life. That’s why quotes about life are so popular with people.

For some people, life can be very hard, while others appear to lead a charmed life seemingly without any problems at all.

However, never judge a person’s situation at face value. In reality, everyone has problems and challenges. Everyone struggles, at least occasionally.

No one goes through life without being tested from time to time.

Just because people don’t appear to have problems doesn’t mean they live problem-free lives.

However, it is through life’s challenges that our characters are formed. All you can do is take a philosophical approach to life and enjoy the ride.

If you’re searching for meaning today, then here are 21 thought-provoking quotes about life to help you reflect and think about what matters most to you and yours:

Quotes about life:

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. ~Mae West
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist; that is all. ~Oscar Wilde
The most important thing is to enjoy your life, and to be happy, it’s all that matters. ~Audrey Hepburn
Monsters are real and ghosts are real too. They live inside us and sometimes they win. ~Stephen King
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Life’s under no obligation to give us what we expect. ~Margaret Mitchell
Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life. ~Sophia Loren
Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment. ~Rita Mae Brown
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. ~Steve Jobs
Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. ~Gordon B. Hinckley
The more I see, the less I know for sure. ~John Lennon
You cannot find peace by avoiding life. ~Michael Cunningham
May you live every day of your life. ~Jonathan Swift
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been.’ ~John Greenleaf Whittier
You can’t live your life for other people. You’ve got to do what’s right for you, even if it hurts some people you love. ~Author Unknown
I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it but by working for it. ~Estee Lauder
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I cannot accept not trying. ~Michael Jordan
I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to. ~Jimi Hendrix
The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. ~Kalu Ndukwe Kalu
Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate, and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed. ~Paulo Coelho
This life is what you make it. No matter what, you’re going to mess up sometimes, it’s a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you’re going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends; they’ll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything; they’re your true best friends. Don’t let go of them. Also remember, sisters, make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they’ll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them, actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can’t give up because if you give up, you’ll never find your soulmate. You’ll never find that half who makes you whole, and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn’t mean you’re gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don’t, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about. ~Marilyn Monroe

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15 classic quotes by William Shakespeare to inspire you

06/28/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I am exploring some quotes by William Shakespeare.

I’m sure there won’t be many people who are unfamiliar with the name William Shakespeare. He was, of course, a playwright and one of the giants of English literature.

The Bard of Avon, as he was known, is widely regarded as the world’s preeminent dramatist and the greatest writer in the English language.

Shakespeare’s works, including his collaborations, comprise approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of which are of uncertain authorship.

William Shakespeare’s plays have been translated into every major living language, and they are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Quotes by William Shakespeare are well known, and most readers will be familiar with them. However, I make no apology for making Shakespeare’s quotes the subject of today’s post.

If you hear a great song that inspires you, you don’t say, “Right, I’ve heard it once. That’s enough!”

No, you listen to it over and over again. In that way, you’re inspired constantly.

And so it is with thought-provoking quotes like those of Shakespeare.

They are worth reading over and over again to help you reflect on life’s meaning and to be inspired.

So here are 15 quotes by William Shakespeare to inspire you, dear reader.

Quotes by William Shakespeare:

To thine own self be true.
All that glitters is not gold.
Nothing will come of nothing.
Lord, what fools these mortals be!
If music be the food of love, play on.
The better part of valour is discretion.
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
The course of true love never did run smooth.
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste death but once.
If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?
The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.
All the world‘s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players. They have their exits and entrances, and one man plays many parts in his time.

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57 Misquoted Sayings: Familiar Phrases You Thought You Knew

06/26/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I thought it would be interesting to explore some misquoted sayings.

Bite-sized tweets and catchy memes dominate our age, and it’s easy to forget that some of history’s most iconic quotes have been, well, slightly misquoted.

That’s right! From Shakespeare to Churchill, and from the silver screen to ancient scriptures, people have adapted, refined, and reinterpreted words to suit their purposes, for the sake of brevity or to reflect modern sensibilities.

Misquotations often arise due to cultural shifts, simplifications for easier recall, or misinterpretations that occur over time. It’s always fascinating to observe how phrases evolve and adapt over time.

So, come along with me on a delightful journey of debunking! Determining who said what and whether our current beliefs are accurate or not.

Prepare to be enlightened as I uncover the true essence of 57 famous sayings and quotes that the world has been getting wrong for longer than most of us can remember.

In other words, it’s time to set the record straight!

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Misquoted Sayings (1-10):

Misquote: Money is the root of all evil. Actual Quote: For the love of money is the root of all evil. ~1 Timothy 6:10, Bible
Misquote: Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Actual Quote: Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? ~Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
Misquote: Beam me up, Scotty. Actual Quote: This exact phrase was never said in the original Star Trek series. The closest was Beam us up, Mr. Scott.
Misquote: Elementary, my dear Watson. Actual Quote: Sherlock Holmes never says this exact phrase in any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s writings.
Misquote: Luke, I am your father. Actual Quote: No, I am your father. ~Star Wars: Episode V ~The Empire Strikes Back
Misquote: Play it again, Sam. Actual Quote: Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By’. ~Casablanca
Misquote: Let them eat cake. Actual Quote: There’s no verified record of Marie Antoinette ever saying this. It’s widely attributed to her, but its authenticity is doubtful.
Misquote: The proof is in the pudding. Actual Quote: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. ~Old proverb
Misquote: Blood is thicker than water. Actual Quote: The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb. This means relationships formed by choice are often stronger than those formed by birth.
Misquote: Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it burned in one. Actual Quote: The first part, Rome wasn’t built in a day, is a classic proverb. The second part about burning in one day is a modern addition and isn’t part of the original saying.

Misquoted Sayings (11-20):

Misquote: Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him well. Actual Quote: Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio. ~Hamlet” by William Shakespeare
Misquote: I cannot tell a lie. I chopped down the cherry tree. Actual Quote: This is a widely circulated myth. There’s no concrete evidence George Washington ever said this.
Misquote: The lion shall lay down with the lamb. Actual Quote: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid. ~Isaiah 11:6, Bible
Misquote: Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely. Actual Quote: Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ~Lord Acton
Misquote: Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Actual Quote: Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. ~The Mourning Bride” by William Congreve
Misquote: Now is the winter of our discontent. Actual Quote: Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this son of York. ~Richard III by William Shakespeare
Misquote: Gild the lily. Actual Quote: To gild refined gold, to paint the lily. ~King John by William Shakespeare
Misquote: The only thing to fear is fear itself. Actual Quote: The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Misquote: Nice guys finish last. Actual Quote: While this saying is popularly attributed to Leo Durocher, what he said was a bit more complicated: Look at them. All nice guys. They’ll finish last. He was referring to the New York Giants baseball team.
Misquote: If you build it, they will come. Actual Quote: If you build it, he will come. ~Field of Dreams (movie)

Misquoted Sayings (21-30):

Misquote: This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Actual Quote: Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. ~Casablanca (movie)
Misquote: Curiosity killed the cat. Actual Quote: Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. ~English Proverb
Misquote: Houston, we have a problem. Actual Quote: Houston, we’ve had a problem. ~Jim Lovell during the Apollo 13 mission
Misquote: What we have here is a failure to communicate. Actual Quote: What we’ve got here is failure to communicate. ~Cool Hand Luke (movie)
Misquote: I want to suck your blood! Actual Quote: This exact line was never said by Dracula in Bram Stoker’s original novel.
Misquote: Do you feel lucky, punk? Actual Quote: You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk? ~Dirty Harry (movie)
Misquote: Just the facts, ma’am. Actual Quote: This line is popularly associated with Detective Joe Friday from the show Dragnet, but he never said this exact phrase.
Misquote: Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Actual Quote: Variations of this quote have been attributed to Mae West, but the exact origin and wording are disputed.
Misquote: Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Actual Quote: The report of my death was an exaggeration. ~Mark Twain, in response to a newspaper that mistakenly published his obituary.
Misquote: I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. Actual Quote: This quote is often misattributed to Voltaire. It was written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall, summarizing Voltaire’s beliefs in her biography about him.

Misquoted Sayings (31-40):

Misquote: Me Tarzan, you Jane. Actual Quote: This exact line was never said in the original Tarzan movies or books.
Misquote: The British are coming! The British are coming! Actual Quote: Paul Revere likely never shouted this during his midnight ride. He would have been more discreet to avoid British patrols. Historians believe he might have said, The Regulars are out.
Misquote: Wherefore art thou Romeo? Actual Quote: While the quote is correct, its meaning is often misunderstood. “Wherefore” means “why” in Elizabethan English, not “where”. Juliet is lamenting Romeo’s name, not wondering where he is.
Misquote: Methinks the lady doth protest too much. Actual Quote: The lady doth protest too much, methinks. ~Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Misquote: You can’t handle the truth! Actual Quote: You can’t handle the truth! is correct, but it’s often misused outside of its original context from the movie A Few Good Men.
Misquote: Money can’t buy happiness. Actual Quote: The full proverb is Money can’t buy happiness, but it’s more comfortable to cry in a Lamborghini.
Misquote: A rose by any other word would smell as sweet. Actual Quote: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ~Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Misquote: Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. Actual Quote: Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast. ~The Mourning Bride by William Congreve
Misquote: When in Rome. Actual Quote: The full saying is When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Misquote: Charity begins at home and justice begins next door. Actual Quote: Charity begins at home, is a popular saying. The addition of “and justice begins next door” is often attributed to Charles Dickens, but he didn’t write the original saying.

Misquoted Sayings (41-50):

Misquote: Let’s roll! Actual Quote: While this phrase is famously associated with Todd Beamer during the 9/11 Flight 93 incident, its meaning and context are sometimes misconstrued in various references.
Misquote: Irregardless. Actual Note: The term people often intend to use is regardless. Irregardless is considered nonstandard.
Misquote: I made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Actual Quote: I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse. ~The Godfather (movie)
Misquote: Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges! Actual Quote: Badges? We ain’t got no badges. We don’t need no badges! I don’t have to show you any stinking badges! ~The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (movie)
Misquote: The stuff that dreams are made of. Actual Quote: The stuff that dreams are made on. ~The Maltese Falcon (though it’s a play on Shakespeare’s “We are such stuff as dreams are made on” from The Tempest)
Misquote: Home is where the heart is. Actual Note: Often misattributed to Pliny the Elder. The origin is unclear, but it’s believed to come from a more modern source.
Misquote: An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. Actual Note: While this quote is often attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, there’s no concrete evidence he ever said or wrote it.
Misquote: Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing. Actual Quote: While often attributed to Vince Lombardi, the exact origin is debated. Lombardi did say, Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.
Misquote: Knowledge is power. Actual Quote: Knowledge itself is power. ~Sir Francis Bacon
Misquote: Separation of church and state. Actual Note: While the concept is in the U.S. Constitution, this exact phrase doesn’t appear there. It’s from a letter Thomas Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptist Association.

Misquoted Sayings (51-57):

Misquote: Pride comes before the fall. Actual Quote: Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. ~Proverbs 16:18, Bible
Misquote: Spare the rod, spoil the child. Actual Quote: He that spareth his rod hateth his son. ~Proverbs 13:24, Bible
Misquote: The clothes make the man. Actual Quote: Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. ~Mark Twain
Misquote: Blood, sweat, and tears. Actual Quote: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat. ~Winston Churchill
Misquote: Cleanliness is next to godliness. Actual Note: While this saying is ancient and is often associated with biblical teachings, this exact phrase doesn’t appear in the Bible.
Misquote: The ends justify the means. Actual Note: Often associated with Machiavelli’s “The Prince,” but he didn’t write this exact phrase.
Misquote: Great minds think alike. Actual Quote: Great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ.

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50 amusing quotes about cars to make you smile

06/24/2025 by Roy Sutton

Learning to drive is one of the most useful skills we learn. Driving is freedom, and what’s not to like about that? I love my car and the freedom it gives me. So, with that in mind, I thought it might be fun to explore some amusing quotes about cars and driving.

Naturally, there are plenty of quotes to choose from. I’ve curated 50 little gems for you today, dear reader. They’re all classified as “Author Unknown,” but that doesn’t mean they’re not memorable or fun.

I’m confident you’ll enjoy them all.

So, grab a coffee and take a few moments to see what others think of cars and driving, and then see if you can come up with a memorable quote of your own.

Amusing quotes about cars (1-10):

Parking is such sweet sorrow.
Happiness is a long drive and an old song.
Honking is the car’s way of saying ‘I have feelings too!’
The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it.
Driving a stick shift makes you feel like a wizard, or maybe just old.
My car and I have so much in common. We both scream for no reason.
Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a Lamborghini and that’s close.
My car’s GPS has an ‘avoid potholes’ feature. It directs me to stay at home.
A pedestrian is someone who thought there were a couple of gallons still left in the tank.
Parallel parking is a skill many achieve, but few master. For the rest, there’s hope and parking lots.

Amusing quotes about cars (11-20):

Life is too short for boring cars.
My dream car is one that runs on laughter.
Racing is the art of turning money into noise.
Friends come and go, but a good mechanic is forever.
Cars are like kids. If they’re making a noise, something’s probably wrong.
I named my car ‘Stress’ because it’s always breaking down at traffic lights.
When you drive as fast as I do, cholesterol is not something you worry about.
Car love is true love. Why else would you talk sweetly to it when it won’t start?
I don’t need to go to therapy. I just need to cruise the open road with my best buddy.
Always drive like someone’s watching. Because they probably are, they’re called ‘traffic cameras.’

Amusing quotes about cars (21-30):

Why did the car sit down? It was too tired!
Cars and coffee are my two favourite ‘C’ words.
If you think I’m cute now, wait until you see my Maserati.
Couples who travel together, fight over directions together.
Most of my money goes on my car and the rest I just waste.
You know you’re an adult when joyriding involves doing errands.
Traffic jams are just nature’s way of making sure you listen to your entire playlist.
If you’ve never driven your car on the edge, then you’ve never really driven your car.
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy an old 1965 Ford Mustang and lovingly restore it.
Duct tape is like the force: it has a light side, and a dark side, and it holds everything in the universe together, especially my car.

Amusing quotes about cars (31-40):

A clean car is a sign of a sick mind.
If my car could talk, it would probably just complain.
Love is sharing your playlist with someone on a long drive.
Car sickness is when you get sick of making car payments.
The closest thing I’ve got to a sports car is a speeding ticket.
Ecstasy is a long drive along a coastal road with some great music playing.
If cars had feelings, traffic would just be a prolonged group therapy session.
Some refer to it as road rage. I prefer to call it aggressive car communication.
I treat my car like I treat my pets: I talk to it, pamper it, and sometimes yell when it doesn’t listen.
My car sometimes feels like a hotel room. Not because it’s luxurious, but because I leave a mess in it.

Amusing quotes about cars (41-50):

You can’t be sad while driving a sports car.
Some days, my car is the only thing that listens to me.
We have traffic signals because cars need time-outs too.
Cars were invented as a faster way of fleeing from commitment.
If your car could read your thoughts, it’d probably need therapy.
If my car was a person, we’d probably argue over who’s more tired.
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy cars, so that’ll do for now.
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather, not screaming like the passengers in his taxi.
I have two moods: 1. Constantly checking my fuel gauge. 2. Living on the edge with the fuel warning light on.

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Philosophy for Life & Success: 30 Quotes by Roy Sutton

06/23/2025 by Roy Sutton

If I’m honest, dear reader, I must admit that including some quotes by Roy Sutton in a blog post is a bit self-indulgent.

Indeed, it’s unlikely that many people will search Google for quotes by Roy Sutton.

However, believe it or not, a reader asked me for some quotes of my own that illustrate my philosophy on life and success.

Well, as a blogger, my raison d’être is to share my thoughts and ideas. So, I thought today I’d share some quotes to see what reaction I get from my wider readership.

These quotes reflect my philosophy on life, success, and striving to be the best you can be.

They’ve all been shared originally on X, so I hope that if they’ve appealed to another audience, then they might appeal to regular readers of this blog.

As a blogger, you must believe that you have something to say and be willing to share it while also accepting feedback, both positive and negative.

Today, I’m sharing my philosophy with you, dear reader, and I hope that some of these quotes will inspire you to feel empowered to succeed.

Above all, I hope you’ll find today’s quotes engaging and thought-provoking.

30 Quotes by Roy Sutton (1-10):

Hatred is fear’s ugly sister.
Life’s too short to be unhappy.
Smile whilst you still have teeth!
You’ll never have today again. So enjoy it.
Everything involves risk, including not taking a risk.
Your future’s yet to be written but you’ve got the pen.
Sometimes the road less travelled is less travelled for a reason.
If you want something then you’ve got to give something in return. There’s always a price to be paid. Nothing’s for free.
Either life’s a great adventure or it’s nothing. Make it a great adventure and enjoy every minute, because you only go around once.
You don’t decide your future. You make choices and your choices decide your future. Choices matter. Learn to make good ones.

30 Quotes by Roy Sutton (11-20):

Other people’s perception of you is none of your business. Don’t be limited by what others think.
Never fear having a go. Fear only that should you not try you’ll never know what might have been.
At work you’re replaceable but at home, you’re not. That should tell you where your priority should be.
No one is perfect. We’re all imperfect. So embrace your imperfections. They’re what make you different from the crowd.
Never again will you be as young as you are today. So forget your age and focus on making the most of life whilst you still can.
Your years on this earth will teach you far more than you could possibly learn in any university or college of further education.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Go boldly in the direction of your dreams and don’t stop until you get to where you want to be.
It doesn’t matter what you do, there’ll always be someone who will criticise you given the opportunity. Just do your best and ignore the critics.
Don’t be ashamed of all the challenges you’ve had to overcome. Your story can be an inspiration to others. You may have had it tough but you’re still here and you’ve not allowed yourself to be defeated. That makes you a role model.
Yesterday was full of lessons and tomorrow is an endless stream of opportunities. Use yesterday’s lessons to capitalise on tomorrow’s opportunities. You can be all you’d like to be and much more besides.

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People believe what they want to believe, especially when they’re desperate.
Money is simply the scorecard for the transfer of value between people in a society.
Greatness is achieved by what you do, not what you say. Deeds will always beat words.
We all have a role to play. On Spaceship Earth we’re all crew. We’re all here to make a contribution.
If you hope politicians will improve your life, you’ll always be disappointed. If your life is to improve, you must take responsibility for it yourself.
When everything’s going well for you and you start to feel you can do no wrong, think twice. Almost certainly, you’re much more vulnerable than you realise.
If you don’t tend your own garden regularly it will be attacked quickly by noxious weeds. Life’s like that too. We must all take good care of that which is precious to us.
Do not underestimate the power of your voice. Your voice matters. Use it. To be silent is to be irrelevant. Ensure that people know how you feel about those things that matter to you.
Never let anyone tell you how you should think. Think for yourself and draw your own conclusions. No one has a monopoly on knowing what’s best. Your opinion is just as valid as the next person’s.
Remaining loyal to the circumstances into which you were born is not a noble act. It’s perfectly reasonable to want more from life. Just because you were born poor doesn’t mean you have to remain poor.

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25 quotes by George Bernard Shaw to get you thinking

06/16/2025 by Roy Sutton

Today, I thought it would be interesting to explore some of the many quotes by George Bernard Shaw.

George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist.

His influence on Western theatre, culture, and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and indeed beyond.

Shaw was born in Dublin but moved to London in 1876, at the age of 20.

While he struggled to establish himself as a writer and novelist, he embarked on a rigorous process of self-education.

Views publicly expressed by Shaw were often contentious, and he courted unpopularity by denouncing both sides in the First World War (WW1).

Though not a Republican, he was also critical of British policy on Ireland in the post-WW1 period.

Shaw continued to write prolifically until shortly before his death, at the age of 94, and he left us with a legacy of interesting observations.

So, today I offer you 25 such observations in the form of quotes by George Bernard Shaw, all of which will make you think, I’m sure.

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Quotes by George Bernard Shaw (1-15):

Youth is wasted on the young.
Lack of money is the root of all evil.
All great truths begin as blasphemies.
He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches.
The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.
A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell.
Science never solves a problem without creating ten more.
Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it.
Take care to get what you like, or you’ll be forced to like what you get.
We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.
A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
You see things and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were, and I say, ‘Why not?’

Quotes by George Bernard Shaw (16-25):

The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but in never making the same one a second time.
A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men’s imperfections and conceal your own.
When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So, I did ten times more work.
The only way to avoid being miserable is not to have enough leisure to wonder whether you are happy or not.
The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it and become blind to the arguments against it.
The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.
The only service a friend can really render is to keep up your courage by holding up to you a mirror in which you can see a noble image of yourself.

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60 Truisms reflecting life and the human condition

06/14/2025 by Roy Sutton

I’m often guilty of using truisms to reinforce a message, particularly when I’m giving a presentation.

People will often say that while truisms are generally accepted as obvious truths when repeated frequently, they can seem boring or clichéd.

Well, I think they’re useful tools for making points about life and the human condition and, occasionally, raising a smile too.

We smile because we recognise the underlying truth, which is always at the heart of great wit.

Today, dear reader, I offer you 60 examples of truisms that I love and frequently use.

Take a few moments to review them all, and feel free to share them with your friends.

Alternatively, you might want to use some of these truisms yourself.

In that case, please see how many of them you can use in your conversations today.

Examples of truisms (1-20):

Life isn’t fair.
The truth will out.
Patience is a virtue.
Money makes money.
It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.
Stupid is as stupid does.
We’re all cremated equal.
A friend in need is a pest.
All that glitters is not gold.
Some things never change.
Money can’t buy happiness.
You can’t argue with stupid.
You’ll get what you tolerate.
The end justifies the means.
Life’s a bitch, and then you die.
No one saves us but ourselves.
He would say that wouldn’t he?
No man can serve two masters.
Everything happens for a reason.
A penny saved is a penny earned.

Examples of truisms (21-40):

You can observe a lot by watching.
Personality cannot be Photoshopped.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
You must be a friend to have a friend.
There’s always a price. Nothing’s free.
If he were not dead, he’d still be alive.
The apple never falls far from the tree.
A fool and his money are easily parted.
Good things come to those who hustle.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.
I don’t believe in miracles. I rely on them.
Good people bring out the good in people.
Chase two rabbits, and you’ll catch neither.
A man is known by the company he keeps.
Sometimes the juice isn’t worth the squeeze.
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
There’s always someone worse off than you.
You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear.
Gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears.

Examples of truisms (41-60):

Your behaviour makes you the person you are.
Money can’t buy life or the wag of a dog’s tail.
You can’t get 10 pounds of crap into a 5-pound bag.
You can only help someone who wants to be helped.
The customer’s always right, even when he’s wrong.
I don’t want to live forever, but I do want to live today.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Everything’s funny when it’s happening to someone else.
For life to improve, we must take charge of our own lives.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
Smile, and the world smiles with you. Cry, and you cry alone.
Dropped toast always lands jam-side down on a new carpet.
The mirror doesn’t lie, but fortunately, it doesn’t laugh either.
You are responsible for your own success and your own failure.
It’s the rich that get the pleasure, and the rest get the pain.
Beauty’s only skin deep, but ugly goes right through to the bone.
I know what’s around the corner; I just don’t know where the corner is.
There’s a difference between the truth and that which we wish were true.

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Wit & Wisdom: 40 Amusing Quotes by Famous People

06/13/2025 by Roy Sutton

If you’re seeking amusing quotes by famous people, then look at this collection of wit and wisdom that I’ve curated for you today, dear reader.

Whether it’s a hearty chuckle you seek or a spark of genius, I’ve got you covered.

This handpicked treasure trove of quotes from some of history’s most brilliant minds is just for you.

So, illuminate your day, impress your friends, and enjoy these timeless gems.

If amusement is what you’re after, read on.

Amusing quotes by famous people (1-10):

The road to hell is paved with adverbs. ~Stephen King
I am free of all prejudice. I hate everyone equally. ~W.C. Fields
You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. ~Jack London
I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it. ~Mark Twain
Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~Oscar Wilde
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. ~Stephen Wright
Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead. ~Charles Bukowski
Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them. ~Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler)
Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read. ~Groucho Marx
I have nothing to declare except my genius. ~Oscar Wilde (upon arriving at U.S. customs)

Amusing quotes by famous people (11-20):

If you’re going to tell people the truth, be funny or they’ll kill you. ~Billy Wilder
You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. ~Bob Hope
Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise, they won’t come to yours. ~Yogi Berra
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. ~Oscar Wilde
Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately, it kills all its pupils. ~Louis Hector Berlioz
There is no surer way to misread any document than to read it literally. ~G.K. Chesterton
Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. ~Benjamin Franklin
I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don’t know the answer. ~Douglas Adams
To lose one parent may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness. ~Oscar Wilde
I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. ~Woody Allen

Amusing quotes by famous people (21-30):

I’m writing a book. I’ve got the page numbers done. ~Steven Wright
Behind every great man, there is a woman rolling her eyes. ~Jim Carrey
If it’s the Psychic Network, why do they need a phone number? ~Robin Williams
I don’t believe in astrology; I’m a Sagittarius and we’re sceptical. ~Arthur C. Clarke
The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense. ~Tom Clancy
I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by. ~Douglas Adams
Never put off until tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well. ~Mark Twain
A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. ~Sir Winston Churchill
When you’re in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, ‘Damn, that was fun’. ~John D. MacDonald
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. ~Seth Grahame-Smith, “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” (parodying Jane Austen)

Amusing quotes by famous people (31-40):

I’m too drunk to taste this chicken. ~Colonel Sanders
I can resist everything except temptation. ~Oscar Wilde
Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves? ~Robin Williams
Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before. ~Mae West
I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass. ~David Lee Roth
I never forget a face, but in your case, I’ll be glad to make an exception. ~Groucho Marx
Money can’t buy love, but it improves your bargaining position. ~Christopher Marlowe
I’d rather have 1% of the effort of 100 men than 100% of my own effort. ~Jean Paul Getty
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to. ~Dorothy Parker
I don’t want any yes-men around me. I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it costs them their job. ~Samuel Goldwyn

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