Re: OT: Good things...

On 9 Jan 2006 07:10:39 -0800, kevnbro wrote:

> If "patience is a virture"
Do you know the meaning of "virtue"? If not look it up. When parents
use it, you know you'll be in big trouble if you continue whining.

> and "good things come to those who wait",

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/body_and_mind/20_better_living.html
"patience is a virtue, but waiting too long for something is commonly
referred to as laziness"

> isn't there a conflict of interest in the urgency resounding statement,
> "if at first you don't succeed, try, try, again"?

> What about the, "falling off the horse and getting back in the
> saddle"?

Both tell us to not be afraid of failure. Persevere, don't give up.
<singing> Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over
again.

PS: "It's as easy as falling off a horse". After they fall off,
they "Get back up on the horse". "Back in the Saddle Again" is a
song.

Oh, yes... People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.
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