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October 05, 2012, 09:14:44 PM
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Bring them here, in hopes they won't be repeated.

Here's one:

Always get it in writing. Whatever it is. This includes receipts.
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October 05, 2012, 10:26:25 PM
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Always get it in writing. Whatever it is. This includes receipts.

+1 good one

Here's one of my first, when I was 6.5 years old:

If someone else doesn't obey the rules of traffic and common sense, doesn't mean you shouldn't.

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October 06, 2012, 03:16:55 PM
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Never expose yourself to fire. Once jumped through hay fire 3 meter high, ended up with no hair, no eyebrows, no eyelashes, burnt face and smooth legs.

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Never gamble on a fart if you can't afford it. Everyone gambled on it at some point in their lives and have lost.

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October 06, 2012, 07:24:28 PM
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How the hell do you gamble on a fart? Do I have to take this literally? .. Wait!  I don't wanna know.


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October 06, 2012, 07:48:42 PM
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Never promise anything in the immediate wake of someone's death.*

That Distribution's #1 point above applies even (and maybe especially) when it's family.

When a lawyer says he doesn't handle probate normally but he's willing to give it a go, run away.




*OK, this one wasn't my hard way but I've seen it cause trouble for others.

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October 06, 2012, 07:57:34 PM
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I'm not smarter than you, and you are not smarter than me. We are simply different.
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October 06, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
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Only trust yourself, you are the only one in the world who won't fuck you over.
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October 06, 2012, 09:01:00 PM
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I'm not smarter than you, and you are not smarter than me. We are simply different.

+1. Nujabes has a song all about that. I ain't better than you, i just think different".

As for me, Its usually a good idea not to try to rub noses with a grumpy dog. 6 year old me learned the hard way with a dog tooth through his lip.

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October 06, 2012, 11:18:42 PM
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Only trust yourself, you are the only one in the world who won't fuck you over.

In my experience, I'd say this is for the most part true. However, I have let myself down plenty of times.
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October 07, 2012, 12:06:19 AM
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How the hell do you gamble on a fart? Do I have to take this literally? .. Wait!  I don't wanna know.

"It will be silent"
"It won't smell"
"It will be dry"

Young or lucky one, your time shall come.

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October 07, 2012, 12:10:47 AM
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No mater how much you practice treating people as you wish to be treated someone is always ready to take advantage and try and screw you over  Sad

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October 07, 2012, 02:23:55 PM
Last edit: October 07, 2012, 10:11:23 PM by legitnick
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Hacking is bad
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October 07, 2012, 02:30:08 PM
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October 07, 2012, 05:48:50 PM
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Hacking is bad
As the OP says, Citation Needed

What I learned the hard way: With a bicycle it is possible to have a single-vehicle crash with the ground.
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October 07, 2012, 08:30:00 PM
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Police - Never stir the fuckers up.

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October 07, 2012, 09:28:25 PM
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How the hell do you gamble on a fart? Do I have to take this literally? .. Wait!  I don't wanna know.

"It will be silent"
"It won't smell"
"It will be dry"

Young or lucky one, your time shall come.

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Only trust yourself, you are the only one in the world who won't fuck you over.

"We have met the enemy and he is us."


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October 07, 2012, 09:29:52 PM
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If the snow is yellow don't eat it.  Cry
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October 08, 2012, 02:01:02 AM
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Always backup your data, on your computer, your phone, everything, multiple times and multiple places. I believe the rule of thumb is two onsite and one offsite.
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October 08, 2012, 02:55:07 PM
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October 08, 2012, 02:57:13 PM
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Life is completely meaningless and rudderless: The pain endured trying to please certain institutions and people was in vain.
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