aener Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I had a couple of these recently, so I thought it'd interesting what advice sticks in other riders' heads. When I was about 11, I remember asking my dad a lot of questions one day(think it was about this new thing in maths I'd just discovered called "algebra" as he was a maths teacher at the time). When I asked one of them, I apologized for asking so many questions, and he told me "No, don't say that. Never stop asking questions." it stuck with me ever since. Another was from a filmI saw. Can't remember what it was but I didn't particularly enjoy it. At one point, a child who's family were starving saw the neighbors had lots of food and asked the older sister if they thought they'd give them any. She turned 'round and said really sternly and said "Never ask for what should be offered". It hit me as a profound statement and it's been rattling through my head ever since. What advice/quotes do you guys remember/live by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 When I saw billy talent live in 2006 the lead singer, forgotten his name now went on a massive rant about how everyobe should just respect each others thoughts and opinions. No matter what. This is just a brief bit of it. Ill write it out tomorrow. Bit it was amazing and has stuck with me x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 7x8=56 It was always the one I forgot when doing times tables Also esential phrase in Indonesian and Japanese, I can say "That's no donkey, that's my wife" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 When I was 8 I told my dad 'I love being 8'. He asked me why and my reply was 'because you can do anything when you're 8'. I try and remember that when things are a little tough, because I can still do everything I could do at 8 and that was enough to make me happy then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb88 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I really like this clip from Terry Kennedy - Natural High: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSvwTFSbOlU "Nothing changes, but you, you mightve put on a little bit of weight, got a deeper voice...but the world doesnt change.." And also......"Follow your heart, and not mankind" from a Q-Tip song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Ive always stuck with this one my dad always used when I was young "A wise man doesnt know the answer, but does know how to find the answer" Also I aim to learn something new every day, no matter how small or trivial as long as Ive gained a bit more knowledge Im happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddbmxdude Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 'If I only scrape a living, at least its a living worth scraping. If there's no future in it, at least the present is worth remembering' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 7x8=56 Yes! Someone else who has that, except mine's 9x5=45, which is why I almost OCD about that number now, and also explains my username. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt123 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "Dont let the b*stards grind you down" my dad has always said this to me when i was at school and the deputy head was trying to make me leave. "He who asks is a fool for five minutes, he who doesn't ask is a fool for life" my college tutor. "If you want to f**k her then f**k her and leave her, if you like her then treat her like a princess" my dad "you can't jump a chasm in two leaps" lloyd george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "Dont let the b*stards grind you down" my dad has always said this to me when i was at school and the deputy head was trying to make me leave. "He who asks is a fool for five minutes, he who doesn't ask is a fool for life" my college tutor. "If you want to f**k her then f**k her and leave her, if you like her then treat her like a princess" my dad "you can't jump a chasm in two leaps" lloyd george Haha I like them! Your dad seems cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Baz Luhrman. Perfect. Edited April 19, 2011 by trialsmax04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Trials Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Play the cards you've been dealt - sounds soo gay but, studying gcse poetry got into it, like everything i read i thought there was a meaning behind what was said even if it wasnt clear to the eye.. i remember saying it through out my gcse's but i dont know where i heard it! Theres all ways some one worst then you - not sure, but its soo true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 " Always look on the bright side of life cos' lifes a load of shit, when you look at it" - Drunk man outside a pub "If someone hits you, then sure you can hit them back, but make sure you only have to hit them once" - my father The bible story about how in hardtimes god will carry you, one set of footprints - blah blah blah if you don't know it its really cheesy and gay but kinda cool story. "Treat people how you want to be treated" - My mother (again and again and again......) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "Any old silly bugger can get in a muddle, But it takes a f**king good man to get out of one" Was told that when i was little by the guy i currently work with, and has stuck with me since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Valuable knowledge my dad imparted on me - If it's got tits or tyres, it's trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I can still do everything I could do at 8 and that was enough to make me happy then. Sit on your arse for 6 weeks throughout summer? The tits or tyres one is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Sit on your arse for 6 weeks throughout summer? Hell yea, but this summer I get the added bonus of watching old women 'work out' I guess I might so some work too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Object Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 " Always look on the bright side of life cos' lifes a load of shit, when you look at it" - Drunk man outside a pub Monty Python, life of Brian. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1loyjm4SOa0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
club_card Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 7x8=56 It was always the one I forgot when doing times tables Also esential phrase in Indonesian and Japanese, I can say "That's no donkey, that's my wife" Mine's 6x6 = 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "it's always better to forgive and forget than stay bitter and grow resentful" Maybe not one for you though, eh flipp? "there isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can" Henry Ford "be a good listener, your ears will never get you in trouble" Frank Tyger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Trott Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 7, 2011 by Ryan Trott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "find a job you like and you'll never work again" : some ex-priminister who helped out during WWII. "good things come to those who wait" : some beer advert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 "It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop" Makes me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I almost OCD about that number now. That makes no sense whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 That makes no sense whatsoever. I'll expand. If I tap my foot that counts as 5, 1 for each toe. Once I've done that I have to tap my right foot, going up in multiples of 5 until I reach 45, otherwise it will bother me I haven't reacher 45. It works with other things, but that's the most obvious example I can describe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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