Unusual "wise" sayings?

friendlyfun · 17-01-2020 10:33am

"You couldn't chew gum and walk at the same time !

hoganj · 17-01-2020 10:37am

One I really like:

"Don't pay interest on a loan you didn't take out."

Meaning don't worry about something that may or may not happen in the future that you cannot control.

Rubberlegs · 17-01-2020 10:41am

Notoldorwise wrote: »

Better to be late than be dead on time.

Better to be late in this world than early in the next.
There are no pockets in shrouds.

eusap · 17-01-2020 10:46am

A dog with two owners dies of starvation

strawdog · 17-01-2020 11:21am

Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.
-Robert Heinlein

Lord Glentoran · 17-01-2020 11:24am

“What would you expect from a pig, but a grunt?”

Lucy8080 · 17-01-2020 11:46am

1. " Keep your two feet in the one stocking."

( Mainly aimed at teenage/young adult girls back in the day, to warn of a first time/ or one night stand that could leave the girl in trouble ,but not necessarily the lad ).

2. "I was trying to save my face when I needed to save my arse."

Pride/shame was holding the person back from accepting help. Accepting help saved their arse.

Emmersonn · 17-01-2020 2:09pm

you can't make a silk purse from a pig's ear

stratowide · 17-01-2020 3:35pm

As a young apprentice mechanic..I was told 'Never believe a word the customer tells you,always find out for yourself.'

This means when you ask them 'Did your engine overheat or was there any whining noise beforehand..?
They will inevitably deny any of the above.

Sage advice indeed.

Peatys · 17-01-2020 3:38pm

stratowide wrote: »

As a young apprentice mechanic..I was told 'Never believe a word the customer tells you,always find out for yourself.'

This means when you ask them 'Did your engine overheat or was there any whining noise beforehand..?
They will inevitably deny any of the above.

Sage advice indeed.

I was told the same as an apprentice. Never believe the person who was using the machine when it broke down.