"If the complexity of the universe demands, as explanation, an intelligent creator — then, by the same reasoning — so does the intelligent creator." ~Dr. Idel Dreimer
There is no such thing as darkness, only the lack of light.
There is no such thing as cold, only the lack of heat.
There is no such thing as hate, on the lack of love.
The Schofield Kid: [after killing a man for the first time] It don't seem real... how he ain't gonna never breathe again, ever... how he's dead. And the other one too. All on account of pulling a trigger.
Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.
The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming.
Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
I have a perfect one since you want a quote about wisdom. My wife and I teach kindergartners at our church, and their memory versw this month is James 1:5. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life. Ronald Reagan
Realizing that you do not know everything is the first step on the path to Wisdom.
Professional Numismatist, Retired. 55 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner of the PNG's 2026 Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
"It's not right or wrong, it's different."
"If we were all the same, the world would be incredibly boring."
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
"I can't never could do anything."
"I GET TO collect coins, I don't HAVE TO collect coins." (very, very versatile - applies to sports, vacations, voting, living in the USA, driving on the highway, shopping at Walmart, posting on the Boards, etc.)
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
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I often get stuck in this area.
" just because you can, doesn't mean you should"
@Onastone said
"Birds of a feather flock together" ........ Mango the Lovebird......
@JBK said
Kiss up.....
Quote from my Father
"Can't is another word for won't try"
"If the complexity of the universe demands, as explanation, an intelligent creator — then, by the same reasoning — so does the intelligent creator." ~Dr. Idel Dreimer
Here's another one...
"The Flexibility
Of one's Adaptability
Is the true measure
Of Intelligence."
"The difference between Fame and Success:
Madonna is one, Helen Keller is the other."
-Erma Bombeck
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
There is no such thing as darkness, only the lack of light.
There is no such thing as cold, only the lack of heat.
There is no such thing as hate, on the lack of love.
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers-Alfred Lord Tennyson
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
Great idea for a thread
Reason
"Reason consists of always seeing things as they are."
-Voltaire (1694-1778)
The court jester does not play, but gently pulls the strings…
I see EOC has struck again! What a TOOL! He even thinks tearing down the Flag is OK! What a TOOL!
Blessed are those who give without remembering and take without forgetting--Elizabeth Bibesco
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ― Mae West
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
-Benjamin Franklin
Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.
" To counterfeit is death "
Benjamin Franklin
And....
The Schofield Kid: [after killing a man for the first time] It don't seem real... how he ain't gonna never breathe again, ever... how he's dead. And the other one too. All on account of pulling a trigger.
Will Munny: It's a hell of a thing, killing a man. Take away all he's got and all he's ever gonna have.
The Schofield Kid: Yeah, well, I guess they had it coming.
Will Munny: We all got it coming, kid.
I have a perfect one since you want a quote about wisdom. My wife and I teach kindergartners at our church, and their memory versw this month is James 1:5. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
Can't believe it's still available..
Do or Do Not, there is no Try.
-Yoda
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life. Ronald Reagan
"All we know is all we are" Kurt Cobain
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. - Benjamin Franklin
Any thing worth doing is worth doing well.
"Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it."
-George Jung
Live for today, folks. We're all just passing through...
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
"A closed mouth gathers no feet."
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Realizing that you do not know everything is the first step on the path to Wisdom.
I said "far out, what a day, a year, a life it is!"
The World is changed by your example, not by your opinion.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
"It's not right or wrong, it's different."
"If we were all the same, the world would be incredibly boring."
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra
"I can't never could do anything."
"I GET TO collect coins, I don't HAVE TO collect coins." (very, very versatile - applies to sports, vacations, voting, living in the USA, driving on the highway, shopping at Walmart, posting on the Boards, etc.)
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
@JeffersonFrog
Well said
Life is short and it's filled with stuff
-Lux Interior
Don't wrestle a pig in the mud. You will both get dirty and eventually you have to realize the pig enjoys it.
or something like that
Collector, occasional seller
Love one another.
Great thread!
My YouTube Channel
"A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still"
Heard over and over from a Talk Radio host - Bruce Williams
Life is lik toilet roll, theclosl
Life is like a toilet paper roll, the closer to the end the faster it goes
...and sometimes you have to wipe stuff with part of it
That's when a bidet would come in handy.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
And then what.....DRIP DRY?
Are we still on a Wisdom related topic ?
I guess if you're saving TP you could use a hair dryer. That way your TP/life doesn't get used up so fast.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Now I know why guys drip so much....saving some TP
LOL
I have a joke for that but its not appropriate for here.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
Try me on PM