More of Noll's Favorite Collection of Pithy Thoughts -- Page 2

pith-y (pithe) adj. pith-i-er, pith-i-est. 1. Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.

  1. The person who stands neutral - Usually stands for nothing.
  2. Raising children can sometimes be as rewarding as trying to nail a poached egg to a tree.
  3. Before your give someone a piece of your mind - make sure you can spare it.
  4. It's temper that gets most of us into trouble and pride that keeps us there.
  5. Of all living creatures - humans are the only ones who pray - or need to.
  6. Folks who think they must always speak the truth overlook another good choice - silence.
  7. The man who says he'll meet you halfway usually thinks he's standing on the dividing line.
  8. Loneliness is something you can't walk away from.
  9. If a man says it's a silly childish game - it's usually something his wife can beat him at.
  10. Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.
  11. A kind word or deed is never lost. It goes from one to another until it comes back to you.
  12. If you say what you think - don't expect to hear only what you like.
  13. Mountain climbers rope themselves to prevent the sensible ones from going home.
  14. Influence is something you think you have until you try to use it.
  15. When you are over the hill you pick up speed.
  16. The man who has no one but himself to blame - will usually think of someone.
  17. When red tape is made nutritional - we will be able to feed the world.
  18. The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye. The more light you pour on it - the more it will contract.
  19. A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
  20. If at first you don't succeed - take heart - you're running about average.

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