Wisdom of Others
I believe in the power of thinking positive and find the internet seems to be overly negative. This page is to underscore how great our lives could be when we strive to be our personal best, not only for ourselves but for our community.
“Too many people spend money that haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like!”
Will Smith
1968 – Present
Actor, Producer, Rapper, Songwriter
The holiday season is just weeks away. It’s the season when many families overextend financially ...
“Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level. It’s cheaper.”
Quentin Crisp
1908 - 1999
Writer
December is a month of 11 multicultural celebrations. Among them are St. Lucia Day, Hanukkah, Boxing Day ...
“I once bought a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included.”
Bernard Manning
1930 - 2007
Comedian
Have that holiday feeling? The frantic rush to the mall? The stress of ordering an online gift for next ...
“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.”
Phyllis Diller
1917 - 2012
Comedienne
What will make this the best Christmas ever? It won’t be the fabulous parties or the festive decorations ...
“Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn’t spend half of our time wishing.”
Alexander Woollcott
1887 - 1943
Journalist, Humorist
All great things start as a thought. As a dream. But all great things will always remain a thought If ...
“No matter how love sick a woman is, she shouldn’t take the first pill that comes along.”
Joyce Brothers
1927 - 2013
Psychologist, TV Personality, Advice Columnist
We all need the love and affirmation of others. But in seeking that, we must not give up who we are. In ...
“Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.”
Dave Barry
1947 - Present
Author, Comedian, Columnist
It’s all in making good choices. Are you happy with the life you have? You must be. Otherwise, you would ...
“Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon.”
Susan Ertz
1894 - 1985
British Author
What determines your happiness? When the weather is perfect? All the successful people in history Have ...
“Vegetarian – that’s an old Indian word meaning lousy hunter.”
Andy Rooney
1919 - 2011
Writer, Radio and TV Commentator
Did you know that a good part of your body May be only 7 or 10 years old? See? You are still very young ...
“I really don’t think I need buns of steel. I’d be happy with buns of cinnamon.”
Ellen DeGeneres
1958 - Present
TV Host, Actress, Comedienne
Life is full of choices. Some large. Others so small you don’t recognize. You are constantly choosing ...
