Things It Takes Most Of Us 50 years to learn

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The thread explores humorous and philosophical insights that individuals often learn over the course of their lives, with contributions reflecting personal experiences and observations. The scope includes general life lessons, social commentary, and reflections on human behavior.

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  • Some participants suggest that the badness of a movie correlates with the number of helicopters in it.
  • There is a belief that daylight-saving time lacks a clear justification.
  • One participant humorously notes that people often justify crimes they commit.
  • Several contributions reflect on the nature of youth and regret, with claims that youth is wasted on the young and that one often regrets things not done.
  • Some participants argue that there is no significant difference between Coke and Pepsi, while others contest this claim.
  • One participant expresses that wisdom comes with age, yet acknowledges a feeling of not knowing much.
  • There are reflections on the nature of life, including the inevitability of death and the idea that one should not worry about things they cannot change.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes about the lessons learned from life experiences, including the importance of communication and understanding one's needs versus wants.
  • One participant mentions that freedom can be an illusion of control.

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The discussion features multiple competing views, particularly regarding the nature of soft drinks and the lessons learned from life experiences. Some participants agree on certain life insights, while others present differing perspectives, leaving many points unresolved.

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Some statements reflect personal beliefs and subjective experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes humor and philosophical musings that may depend on individual interpretation.

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  • #31
freedome is merely hidden control
 
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  • #32
people will constantly be telling you all the things that they are certain you will not understand until you are older...stupid!

parents spend the first months of their childs life desperately trying to convince them to stand and speak, once accomplished they spend the rest of their lives deperately trying to convince them to sit down and shut up.

we all really do become our parents no matter how hard we try to avoid it, or ignore it.
 
  • #33
60 You may get less than you've paid for, but never more. That is, it doesn't pay to be cheap.
 
  • #34
61. Some music rots with time , which don't makes you rot with time.
 
  • #35
62. If you complete your projects ahead of schedule, your boss with think you don't have enough work to do and give you more. But if you procrastinate to finish all your projects just as the deadline hits, you'll be praised as a lifesaver and admired for your dedication to meeting tough deadlines.
 
  • #36
63.Nevet trust a man completely! :biggrin:
64.Don't judge about people by their appearances! :devil:
 
  • #37
65. There can always be a slip between the cup and the lip.
 
  • #38
62a: If you want a bigger budget for your department next year, spend as much as you can this year.
 
  • #39
62a.1: If you have money left over at the end of the year, your budget WILL be cut for next year.

62a.2: When projecting a budget for next year, always inflate it by at least 10% because it will always be funded about 10% below your request.
 
  • #40
66. It's all in the wrist.
 
  • #41
arildno, that would be 62b. it goes
62az
62a1
62a2
62b
62b1
62b2
63
 
  • #42
67. Statistics are like mini-skirts. they reveal more than what they hide.
 
  • #43
68.Never forget #62,#62a,#62a.1,2 :smile:
69.Don't get upset if you're busy now because you're free at last!
70. The first 100 years of life are difficult, the second ones are impossible!
 
  • #44
71. Trying is the last thing you do before you accept defeat.
 
  • #45
72. Though 90% of the people replying to this thread are below 50, whatever they say is not true, because it should actually take them 50 years to learn what they told others that they know it even when they are below fifty.
 
  • #46
I learned all mine from my parents and grandparents when they were over 50 so does that count?
 
  • #47
Daminc said:
I learned all mine from my parents and grandparents when they were over 50 so does that count?

Ofcourse! :approve:
 
  • #48
One's parents and (especially) grandparents don't know when to stop lying to you...
 
  • #49
74. Smurfs are the coolest cartoon ever
 
  • #50
75. Contrary to 74, Garfield is :D
 
  • #51
76a: Don't sweat the small stuff.

76b: It's all small stuff.

76c (exception to 76b): Some problems are complex, but the imaginary part usually lasts a lot longer than the real part.
 
  • #52
76ci : Most complex problems involve incorrect arguments
 
  • #53
76cj: Complex problems can have many dimensions.
 
  • #54
Ivan : That's "i" as in the little Roman numeral for 1, not the letter before "j" in the English alphabet. You're completely messing up the numbering convention here ! :mad:

76cii: Complex problems can have many dimensions.

76ciiA : Complex, multidimensional problems often posses no complete basis.
 
  • #55
Gokul43201 said:
Ivan : That's "i" as in the little Roman numeral for 1, not the letter before "j" in the English alphabet. You're completely messing up the numbering convention here ! :mad:

I meant the hypercomplex j. Get off my axis.

Are you catching up yet? :wink:
 
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  • #56
77. Every solution had a problem.
 
  • #57
78. Some people SHOULD NOT be allowed to run their own lives

79. You are the only one capable of dealing with other peoples relationships
 
  • #58
80. Enjoying two things simultaneously is a heavy workload.
 
  • #59
81. If you want to have a rainy day, wear your best clothes!
82."All handsome guys are taken or gay!"
83.If you want everyone hears you, speak loudly! but if you want everyones listen to you, speak softly!
 
  • #60
84. Most difficult things should be done first.
 

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