Re: Wise words : Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:09 pm  

You can't polish a turd.

Re: Wise words : Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:15 pm  

toast wrote:

You can't polish a turd.

That is very good advice, both metaphorically and literally, you absolutely cannot.

Re: Wise words : Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:35 pm  

That old adage. It's not what you know, but who you know. Possibly all that more relevant in today's society.

I'll always remember my father saying "Never trust anyone who doesn't like animals". It's served me well so far.

Re: Wise words : Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:02 pm  

toast wrote:

You can't polish a turd.

but you can roll it in glitter

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:53 pm  

toast wrote:

You can't polish a turd.

I have seen one dried, varnished and mounted on a plaque.

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:11 pm  

"There is no worse sight than watching ignorance in action"

QED these and similar forums, but RL fans is a strong contender for poll position, with several outstanding contributors.

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:48 pm  

Never put your fingers where you wouldn't put your penis.

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:49 pm  

Never play backgammon with a Greek or arm wrestle them.

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:02 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

Never put your fingers where you wouldn't put your penis.

So you'd happily put your penis in a tube of Pringles?

Re: Wise words : Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:17 pm  

When I was 15 I did my school work experience at an Architecture firm, there was an old character called Will who was a typical old bloke of the office whom offered a lot of experience and wisdom to the younger Architects and technicians. One day we got on to the subject of under aged drinking and after much discussion about the evils of alcohol he turned to me and said;

"everything in life is good in moderation, except sex, do that as much as you can"

Probably the best advice I've ever had.