“the squeaky wheel gets the grease”
the idea that the most noticeable (or loudest) problems are the ones most likely to get attention --wikipedia
Wisdom
"fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"
Fake "wisdom." Self-shaming isn't productive.
"the pursuit of truth is an end undertaken for its own sake"
The mantra of excellence...
"you get what you pay for"
"used to say that a thing that can be bought for a very low price probably isn't very good" -- merriam-webster.com
"Whoever compels you to carry a burden for a mile, go with him two."
Matthew 5:41 (Lamsa Bible)
"time heals all wounds"
"used to say that feelings of sadness, disappointment, etc., gradually go away as time passes." -- merriam-webster.com
"nice guys finish last"
Actually, "kind, emotionally sensitive, and caring about others—holds great appeal" --from linked article
"So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart"
Attributed to Tecumesh, Native American Shawnee leader (1768-1813)
"by refusing responsibility we refuse freedom"
Level of this teaching
Pain + Reflection = Progress
Level of this teaching popular with motivational speakers
"one man's trash is another man's treasure"
Level in which this saying makes sense
"good things come in threes"
if a fortunate event has already occurred twice, a third fortunate event is likely to occur --request
"Every great change is preceded by chaos"
How useful is this quote from Deepak Chopra?
"Leap, and a net will appear."
Quote from John Burroughs
"damned if you do, damned if you don't"
Level the statement is subjectively true and experiential. Happens to be the level of politicians.