Daily quotes of wisdom

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  1. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    From time to time we all need a bit of wisdom thrown our way. I personally enjoy a good quote, just when I'm not expecting it .

    Here's my quote for today. It's a good one.

    "He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever." - Chinese Proverb

    Have you got any quotes you would like to add?
     
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    He who has health has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. - Arab Proverb
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    A little pot boils easily. - Dutch Proverb
     
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    When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. - African Proverb
     



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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    "You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing." - Michael Pritchard
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Scottish saying:

    Don't cast a cloot 'till May is oot.

    Do you need a translation? LOL
     
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    Yes eileen, I'd like a translation.. please :)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi Dezzie!!! :)

    It simply means don't take your outer garments off until the weather is warmer come the end of May. ;)

    Great site this huh? :D
     
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    OH i see ok :)

    Yeah it's a great site. I just wish i had more time to spend on it :(

    :)
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    "After all is said and done, a lot more will be said than done." - Unknown
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    By the time I'd grown up I naturally assumed I'd be grown up.
     
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    "I've always followed my father's advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be goddamn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble." - John Wayne
     
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    What one has not experienced, one will never understand in print."
     
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