Janis's Favorite Sayings

Just for fun, here are some of the slogans, sayings, quotes, mottos, and one-liners that I've been collecting over the years.  In most instances I have no idea who said them, but when I do know, I'll list the author.  So, here they are, in no particular order - except that when I add to the list, I'll add to the top of it.   Enjoy!

• "Dear Lord -- So far today, I'm doing all right.  I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self-indulgent.  I have not whined, complained, cursed, or eaten any chocolate.  I have charged nothing on my credit card.  But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think I will really need your help then."

• "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--Wow!  What a Ride!"

• "It's not the direction of the wind that determines your direction in life, it's the set of your sails."

• "Keep your fork - the best is yet to come."

• "It's hard to put your foot in your mouth if you keep your mouth shut."

• "Read a Romance -- your heart with thank you."  -- Janis Reams Hudson, for the Romance Writers of America web site

• "Smart women read Romance."  (I think this belongs to author Susan Wiggs)

• "Just do it"  -- Nike

• "Caution!  Next mood swing:  6 minutes."

• "Real women don't have hot flashes, they have Power Surges!"

• "I have PMS and a handgun.  Any questions?"

• "I did not - have - sexual relations with that woman . . ."   -- Bill Clinton

• "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play?"

• Never Kiss a Goat on the Lips (this was the title of a book that came out years ago about a family's adventures in moving to the country.  It's also very good advice!)

• "Some leaders are born women" -- Evan Picone clothing tag

• "It's a poor dog that won't wag its own tail." -- Georgina Gentry's grandmother.

• "Well I'll swan." -- my grandmother, Myrtle Lillian Miller Brown

• A favorite example of how things can be skewed by taking them out of context (or edited by some crafty editor) comes from the Bible:  "Judas hanged himself" followed later with, "Go thou and do likewise."