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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Readers interested in humorous life lessons, social commentary, and philosophical reflections may find this discussion engaging.

  • #61
Lisa! said:
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!
82b) All handsome gay guys are taken already :cry:
 
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  • #62
arildno said:
82b) All handsome gay guys are taken already :cry:
82b1) all handsome gay guys live in Netherland, Belgium, Spain or Canada! :wink:
 
  • #63
83. The fastest way to spread a word is internet , still faster is tell a women about it.
 
  • #64
86. All big problems are made up of lots of small problems.
87. Even the longest journey starts with a single step.
 
  • #65
88. You can never know someone if you don't see them when they're angry. And you can know your friends better when you take a trip with them.
 
  • #66
89. If you continue on your present path, you'll likely end up where you're going.
 
  • #67
90.Always listen to Iva's advice!
91. when you have nothing to say, you'd better to stay quiet!
 
  • #68
Lisa! said:
91. when you have nothing to say, you'd better to stay quiet!

Why don't u take ur own advice :biggrin:
 
  • #69
kaos said:
Why don't u take ur own advice :biggrin:
:smile: :smile: I did! In fact I'd said to myself!
 
  • #70
92. Generalization is dangerous!
 
  • #71
93. Driving whilst your eyes are closed is dangerous.
 
  • #72
94- You should embrace and be proud of your ethnic background and cultural heritage, unless you are white British/American, and then you are being racist apparently.
 
  • #73
Too true :(
 
  • #74
95. "Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."
96. "No person really becomes fool until he stops asking questions."
 
  • #75
88b. To truly test a relationship before taking the big step to marriage, go on a long road trip together; if the relationship survives the trip, you're ready to get married.
 
  • #76
97. Never get into fights with ugly people; they have nothing to lose.
 
  • #77
#98 Everybody seems to be lying, which is no problem since nobody seems to be listening.
 
  • #78
Andre said:
#98 Everybody seems to be lying, which is no problem since nobody seems to be listening.
Should I listen to this one or it's a lie? :wink:
 
  • #79
Daminc said:
86. All big problems are made up of lots of small problems.
87. Even the longest journey starts with a single step.
Or sometimes, a slight slip which plummets you off the side of a 500 meter cliff.
 

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