I like sayings of any variety. I am one of those people who gravitate to the aisles, shelves, stands and bookshops that display and market sayings or clever words that just make sense. I stop and make a point to read them off fridge magnets, ice-cream sticks, shop windows, bumper stickers and T-shirts. They are sometimes funny, but more often so relevant and true.

A saying is a short, concise expression that generally contains advice or wisdom. To me it is a bunch of words that resonates; a collection of words that is obvious, but not obvious enough until I read it. Then I have my ‘aha’ moment.

I am not always sure of the origins and/or names of the people whose sayings I have listed below as there are some conflicting sources on the net.  That said, it is a perennial pleasure to read, savor and enjoy these clever words written by some very observant and sensible people.

I’m not popular, but I have good friends.
I’m not rich, but I have what I need.
I may not be liked, but I know I’m loved. - Unknown (Good to have this dose of confidence)

A dying friend once told me, ‘I wish I hadn’t spent so many Mondays wishing it were Friday. I also wish I had made better use of those Fridays, for better stories on Monday ( I still wish everyday of the week is Friday evening, sorry, cant help myself)

Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything — Unknown (This is brilliant, the real test of us humans) 

I don’t need someone to complete me, I need someone to make things a little bit better every now and again - Jon Richardson ( I like this)

You say that you love rain, but you open your umbrella when it rains. You say that you love the sun, but you find a shadow spot when the sun shines. You say that you love the wind, but you close your windows when wind blows. This is why I am afraid, you say that you love me too – Unknown

There are discussions on whether this was said by William Shakespeare. Apparently not. One of the comments was “It's a TV weatherman talking to his girlfriend”. (Good one)

If you want to kill yourself, kill what you don’t like. I had an old self that I killed. You can kill yourself too, but that doesn’t mean you got to stop living - Vargus (Life is difficult but we need to persevere and do our best)

Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering - Don Miguel Ruiz (This is true. We sometimes give too much importance to what others think and say about us)

One of the hardest decisions you’ll ever face in life is choosing whether to walk away or try harder - Ziad K. Abdelnour ( Have had many such moments)  

Always remember… Rumors are carried by haters, spread by fools, and accepted by idiots - Ziad K. Abdelnour ( Right on point)

A stranger stabs you in the front; a friend stabs you in the back; a boyfriend stabs you in the heart, but best friends only poke each other with straws - Unknown ( So true) 

People think of education as something they can finish - Isaac Asimov (So did I until I read this)

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I hope I remember these compelling words, and expound and practice some wisdom of my own.