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What is a saying you live by?

Posted by Objective-Resident-7@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 124 comments

I heard one recently that I liked: “You can be so open minded that your brain falls out.”

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Thumper-Comet@reddit

If at first you don't succeed, don't waste your time trying again to do something you know you can't do.
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Knowlesdinho@reddit

If I'd have eaten less avocados and drank less lattes, I'd have been a millionaire by now.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

If I was less pedantic, maybe people would like me more. …fewer 😛
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Far_Asparagus1654@reddit

*were
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Touché
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Far_Asparagus1654@reddit

😂
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Actually I’m very impressed. Not many people use the subjunctive tense in English, but you are absolutely correct!
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Knowlesdinho@reddit

You win this one, but I'll be back, bigger and stronger!
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

🤣
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HighlandsBen@reddit

*drunk
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Ok_Basil1354@reddit

"Don't worry about things you can't control." "Smile more, you can get away with all sorts of incompetence if you are cheerful." "Never go to bed until an argument is resolved. " I've butchered that one and it's my wife's motto not mine, but it is bloody fantastic. As is she. And then a more career-focused one: "if you don't compete you might let the idiots win." "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing." This was my gran's, but it's a good one. As a husband: "surprise flowers are better than expected ones." The point here is I don't need to wait until valentine's day to tell my wife I appreciate her. And it doesn't need to be flowers (but it normally is). Basically small impromptu gestures to show your love.
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No-Reason-8205@reddit

Buy cheap buy twice.
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Ill-Breadfruit5356@reddit

This, too, will pass
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ItchySandwich101@reddit

Shy bairns get nowt
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Yorkshire lad?
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ItchySandwich101@reddit

Geordie mate. Essentially means you don't ask you don't get.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Yeah, we don’t use that word here (Scotland) but I’ve worked in Newcastle and Leeds. I know what ‘nowt’ means! 😁
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Beanruz@reddit

My gran always said the key to a mans heart is to keep his belly full and his balls empty. I passed this wisdom onto my future wife on my grans behalf. Seems to be working so far
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I bet she kicked your balls and refused to make dinner!
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Beanruz@reddit

The key is to bring it up after they're empty, or full. Not before!
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

🤣
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JulesSilvan@reddit

“Don’t be a dickhead.”
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BastardsCryinInnit@reddit

It's "D B A C" round my way. People literally just say that!
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I understand what you mean, but we don’t say that 😂
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BastardsCryinInnit@reddit

Who's we?
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

You know. Us. The correct people from the right place and with the right religion! /s 😂
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Is there money in being a dickhead on Reddit? Some people seem to come on here with just that aim! Good rule.
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SocialMediaHeretic@reddit

“Trust those who seek truth but doubt those who find it” - Andrè Gide
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Twisted_paperclips@reddit

"not my circus, not my monkeys" "Did you die though?"
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Comprehensive_Cut437@reddit

Buy cheap buy twice
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Fine-Night-243@reddit

Always let your conscience be your guide.
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DS_killakanz@reddit

What you do with today, costs a day of your life. Make it worthwhile.
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Crichtenasaurus@reddit

Any idiot can…. ‘Get wet, cold, etc.’
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Rubber_jimmy@reddit

Everyone fights no one quits, if you dont do your job ill shoot you myself, works well in my family.
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Buffythedjsnare@reddit

Unexpected Star Ship Troopers
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Normal_Task_9409@reddit

"Better safe than sorry"
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justdont7133@reddit

Just keep swimming 🐟
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Buffythedjsnare@reddit

"If I throw a dog a bone. I don't want to hear if it tastes good or not."
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DaveBeBad@reddit

“The only thing stopping you… is you”. Within limits, you can achieve anything you really want to if you work hard enough for it.
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Ashcashc@reddit

The best time to start was yesterday, the second best time to start is today
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Grand_You_7563@reddit

Sleep when your dead. Is mine
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brit_motown@reddit

He who works hardest is a cunt
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Ok-Resolution-9328@reddit

Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind
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Sad_Moment6644@reddit

Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Also. Not my circus not my monkeys.
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Demo_Bec@reddit

The only thing you can do is your best.
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ArumtheLily@reddit

If they are going to hate you, ensure they fear you more.
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LaraStardust@reddit

The energy required to hate does not justify hating.
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Cold_Table8497@reddit

Hating someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Profound 👏
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harrowingmite@reddit

It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.
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WeddingHot4796@reddit

Can you stop being so lazy all the time then 🤣🤣
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all
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Cold_Table8497@reddit

"Always have a good saying handy."
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blackthornjohn@reddit

"Rain before seven, fine by eleven, rain after eight, go out on a date", obviously this worked better when my wife wasn't working and was available every time it rained after eight.
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WeddingHot4796@reddit

Don't be a hypocrite
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Far_Asparagus1654@reddit

The glass is already broken
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LellowYeaf@reddit

There is always a solution, even if it isn’t your favourite solution
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theother29@reddit

My mind ain't so open that anything can crawl in
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moreglumthanplum@reddit

In every setback there is an opportunity. You just have to look for it.
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jayneyt76@reddit

Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that? And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing".
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rbsudden@reddit

The path to inner peace begins with three words, "not my problem".
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Beanruz@reddit

Mine is "that sounds like a you problem, not a me problem"
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rbsudden@reddit

I do like that one too.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Ohhh I’m not sure about that one. But people who don’t read the news seem to live in ignorant bliss. I think you’re onto something!
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Boofle2141@reddit

I didn't see shit.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

It’s funny. UK English is quite different to American English in many ways!
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robertodurian@reddit

"live, laugh, love" "living my best life" "if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best" /s
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johnnymeow2@reddit

Equal rights, equal lefts.
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painful_butterflies@reddit

Remember, common sense is no longer common.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Oooh that’s an interesting one
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FuzzyTruth7524@reddit

It’s none of my business what anyone else thinks about me
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Mysterious_Ad_3119@reddit

Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt other people
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DameKumquat@reddit

"you regret what you don't do more than what you do do". Get off Reddit and go interact with real life!
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karlware@reddit

Tell that to anyone in prison.
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jyvilan@reddit

I’ll always disagree with this saying. I regret things I’ve done way more than things I haven’t…
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Maybe it depends on what you have done. I mean, if you used to enjoy murdering kittens, you should definitely regret that! I think it’s more about not having the balls to ask that girl out or to take a new job
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GargantuanGorganzola@reddit

Heh “do do”
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Sobre COVID kicked in I’ve barely been out of this room! Yes, I work, but I view the world through a laptop or a phone!
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karlware@reddit

Never ever bloody anything ever.
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Same-Mousse-5493@reddit

Suicide is never option you have to outlive your enemies.
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dazednowconfused@reddit

Fuck it, that's good enough for country work
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fffractal@reddit

‘everything in moderation’, applied to as much as I can—eg: - challenge yourself, but don’t burn out - treat yourself, but don’t spend your future on it - be efficient, but don’t get stuck in a routine - learn from mistakes, but don’t ruminate - show kindness, but walk away from people who won’t help themselves Etc etc
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Humble4eva@reddit

Proverbs 10:9 , He who walks in integrity walks with god, but he who takes the crooked path will inevitably be found out.
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Humble4eva@reddit

you can't turn a hoe into a housewife
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Spongy_Crayon@reddit

Look, at least no one died
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Lang may yer lum reek
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Zealousideal-Habit82@reddit

You are a long time dead. If you can afford it buy it and enjoy it as you are a long time dead.
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BuGMoiDroit@reddit

You can cover a turd in glitter, but it's still going to stink the same.
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All_within_my_hands@reddit

*keep moving forward*
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Scarred_fish@reddit

"There is nothing that can't be ignored if you really put your mind to it." This has served me well for decades. Simple yet unbreakable.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I think that broke my brain
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thierry_ennui_@reddit

Never leave a man's behind.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I like your name btw
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

In your end o!
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UnderwaterMoose2020@reddit

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. And always have a plan B.
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CollectionLeather292@reddit

Expectations are bad
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LittleSadRufus@reddit

"Things usually turn out well in the end". I don't worry because things have a habit of turning out well in the end. If they haven't, they just haven't reached the end yet. Of course, ultimately it will all end in death, but hopefully that will go well.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Don’t want to get too morbid, but death is a part of life. I just hope it doesn’t come too soon for you 😘
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bad_egg_77@reddit

If it’s not a yes, it’s a no.
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Low-Total9121@reddit

It is what it is
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GargantuanGorganzola@reddit

“Not my problem” I know it sounds selfish but sometimes you have to focus on yourself and not get involved in other peoples issues
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SuboptimalOutcome@reddit

It's a philosophy I've had for a while, but it took the author Joe Abercrombie to express it succinctly: > better to do a thing than live with the fear of it
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I’ll look that up, thanks!
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MelodicAd2213@reddit

Count your blessings. If I didn’t dunno where I’d be.
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CaptainVigelius@reddit

"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - for best results, apply to chronically impatient people.
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Phandroid1991@reddit

“Could be Worse”
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cal-brew-sharp@reddit

Don't be a cunt.
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GodOfDucks@reddit

"It's not stupid if it works"
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Oh, there’s a good maths/engineering one: “No model is correct, but some are useful”
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happyaries134@reddit

Do no harm
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Google said something like that, didn’t they? “Don’t be evil” I think it was. Before they became what they are today…
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TheStatMan2@reddit

Stand for nothing and you'll fall for anything. If it's good enough for Chuck D, it's good enough for me.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.“ Benjamin Franklin
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TheStatMan2@reddit

Yeah, I think he was a big Public Enemy fan as well.
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Rubberfootman@reddit

It is nobody else’s duty to entertain you. Make your own fun.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Getting bored now 🥱
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EqualNo2861@reddit

*The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds* *of talk, get told that you’re a god or a total bastard. The Iron will* *always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point,* *the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the* *pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never* *freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred* *pounds is always two hundred pounds.*
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

Made me think of this: https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2GwrR-4Q9E&feature=share
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EqualNo2861@reddit

I haven't seen that in years!!! Classic.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I like it because I know it’s stupid, but it makes sense!
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rbsudden@reddit

If you want something to be misinterpreted, post it on the Internet.
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ticaf95085@reddit

Another day, another dollar.
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Objective-Resident-7@reddit (OP)

I hope you get more than a dollar!
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