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Belly35

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Aug 23, 2011 7:46 AM
“Old Adage”.. Holds true or not

“Leopards Don't Change Their Spots”

I find this to hold some truth. Lazy individual are lazy and lacks motivation, Liar is just that at times (varying degrees) and if you check criminal records you’ll see the same behavior again and again.

What are some other “Old Adages” that you agree or disagree with?
Aug 23, 2011 7:46am
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FatHobbit

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Aug 23, 2011 8:32 AM
My favorite has always been "Don't judge a book by it's cover"
Aug 23, 2011 8:32am
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thavoice

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Aug 23, 2011 9:40 AM
Here is one that doesnt hold true......

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.




Dont know if this would be considered an old adage, but I always like these two "Get busy livin, or get busy dyin". I started to use that motto a few years ago.

"Its ok to think about what you wanna do, until its time to start doin what you were meant to do"
Aug 23, 2011 9:40am
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Aug 23, 2011 9:44 AM
No one can shit on you if you ain't kissin their ass....
Aug 23, 2011 9:44am
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Writerbuckeye

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Aug 23, 2011 10:07 AM
Since all adages are old -- no need to use the adjective "old" in front of it.

Just an FYI, since it's one of my pet peeves.

As for the topic: I don't believe most people fundamentally change, either. They may have peaks and valleys, but ultimately they remain who they've always been.

So if you've been in a relationship with someone who has a deep character flaw (say is controlling), don't expect that to ever really change. The best advice in such cases is simple: run away fast and don't look back. :)
Aug 23, 2011 10:07am
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enigmaax

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Aug 23, 2011 10:12 AM
FatHobbit;870971 wrote:My favorite has always been "Don't judge a book by it's cover"

I thought it was, "Don't judge a guy by the books he writes."
Devils Advocate;871014 wrote:No one can **** on you if you ain't kissin their ass....

...or if you aren't starring in a schiesser (sp?) video?
Aug 23, 2011 10:12am
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queencitybuckeye

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Aug 23, 2011 10:30 AM
If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, every day would be Christmas.
Aug 23, 2011 10:30am
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 23, 2011 11:06 AM
Excuses are like assholes on your elbows. They're not needed, and they both stink.
Aug 23, 2011 11:06am
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Curly J

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Aug 23, 2011 11:07 AM
If my Aunt had balls, she'd be my Uncle...
Aug 23, 2011 11:07am
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Aug 23, 2011 11:11 AM
Curly J;871079 wrote:If my Aunt had balls, she'd be my Uncle...


She did... Or does.


Whait. Wut?
Aug 23, 2011 11:11am
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Con_Alma

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Aug 23, 2011 11:42 AM
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
Aug 23, 2011 11:42am
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4cards

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Aug 23, 2011 11:52 AM
...The F*cking you get (sex) ain't worth the f*cking you get (abuse)
Aug 23, 2011 11:52am
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thePITman

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Aug 23, 2011 12:18 PM
"You never know what you have until it's gone."
It can be true and false at times.
Aug 23, 2011 12:18pm
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queencitybuckeye

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Aug 23, 2011 12:20 PM
Don't sweat the petty stuff, just pet the sweaty stuff.
Aug 23, 2011 12:20pm