Thursday Thirteen # 18 - 13 pairs of contradictory proverbs
As humans, we tend to contradict ourselves on a regular basis. Case in point: the 13 pairs of proverbs below, researched by yours truly, for this week’s Thursday Thirteen. Enjoy!
1. Look before you leap
He who hesitates is lost
2. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again
Don’t beat your head against a brick wall
3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Out of sight, out of mind
4. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it
5. More haste less speed
Time waits for no man
6. You’re never too old to learn
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
7. A word to the wise is sufficient
Talk is cheap
8. It’s better to be safe than sorry
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
9. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts
10. Hitch your wagon to a star
Don’t bite off more than you can chew
11. Don’t judge a book by its cover
Clothes make the man
12. Birds of a feather flock together
Opposites attract
13. The pen is mightier than the sword
Actions speak louder than words
The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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Comments
I now know why I can't make decisions - and have just given myself permission to always do what I want. If they can't agree on it, why should I have to listen to any of them. Loved your list. I know it took you a while to put it together.
Posted by: Marcia | June 21, 2007 10:26 PM
This was FABULOUS! I think it is cause we need some kind of cliche to tell people in ANY situation, based on what they need to hear! hahaha
Posted by: Amy | June 21, 2007 8:51 PM
So basically, whatever you want to do, you can find a saying to back you up! :-) Works for me!
My TT is the much less amusing 13 ways to make your office move easier.
Posted by: Jennifer Dunne | June 21, 2007 12:54 PM
So what's a person to do?
Happy TT, come visit me.
Posted by: stephanie | June 21, 2007 9:54 AM
I linked to your TT13 from mine: TT 13 Fishing Questions for Non-Fishermen
Posted by: bernie | June 21, 2007 8:03 AM
Excellent points and thinking; you are totally right about the contradictions in our lives.
So. What's the right thing to do, then?
Posted by: Susan Helene Gottfried | June 21, 2007 7:37 AM
I remember when I was young actually pondering both on number 3 and trying to decide which one was more true.
These are great. A real exercise for my mind...and I loved the unphotographable link you left me.
Posted by: colleen | June 21, 2007 6:42 AM
ROFL!! Those are awesome. It's funny how we like to contradict ourselves.
Posted by: Christine d'Abo | June 21, 2007 4:40 AM
Hi Christine,
Thanks for visiting my meme blog. I posted the same list like you got here last March. Hehe. Anyway, the picture is really interesting!
Posted by: Gabrielle | June 21, 2007 4:16 AM
makes one wonder if the human race is schizophrenic.
my tt is about my first visit to a book store in five years
Posted by: Joy Renee | June 21, 2007 4:00 AM
These are great, and the image just perfect!
Posted by: Miss Frou Frou | June 21, 2007 3:49 AM
To echo another commenter here, no wonder I'm screwed! Great list- thanks for commenting on mine as well!
Posted by: Andrea | June 21, 2007 3:17 AM
Excellent list, Christine! :D And what an awesome picture, too.
Posted by: Robin L. Rotham | June 20, 2007 11:35 PM
LOLOL! Those are just great, and what a neat idea for a TT!
It's funny how proverbs can contradict -- there's plenty of wisdom in all of them, even though they contradict, and I guess that's illustrative of just how dang complicated and contradictory we humans can be!
Happy TT, my friend!
Posted by: Thomma Lyn | June 20, 2007 10:32 PM
Makes sense to me... oh, wait.
Posted by: Wacky Mommy | June 20, 2007 9:42 PM
Those are hilarious...and make me think humans are absolutely mad. It doesn't make any sense does it? Can you imagine an alien from another planet trying to understand us ha ha what a good laugh I just had!
Posted by: Candy Minx | June 20, 2007 9:14 PM
Well.
No wonder I'm so screwed up.
Excellent, excellent list. Thank you.
Posted by: Emma Wayne Porter | June 20, 2007 8:30 PM
I loved the pairs, Christine!! I can't even PICK my favorite, I love them all! Might go with the writing one...hehe.
13. The pen is mightier than the sword
Actions speak louder than words
just genius! =)
Posted by: Red Garnier | June 20, 2007 8:27 PM