"Doing one fool thing after another is not so terrible when you consider the human proclivity to do several fool things at once."
"Raising kids is a series of mistakes which it is absolutely critical to perform in the proper order."
"My wife has noted two road habits of mine -- a tendency to belittle the driving skills of truckers and a tendency to follow an 18-wheeler in a dense fog."
"Recalling days of sadness, memories haunt me. Recalling days of happiness, I haunt my memories."
"Sometimes I sit up late with my thoughts, reluctant to fall asleep and leave my thoughts alone by themselves."
"Before you consult someone else, be sure you consult the person who will forever have to live with it."
"I was talking to the devil the other day, and he told me that he seldom leads people astray anymore, finding it easier to just follow along in their footsteps."
"One is more apt to become wise by doing fool things than by reading wise sayings."
~~ Robert Brault
19 comments:
Hello Robert and Happy New Year to you! I was so happy to see a post of yours this morning...and WOW....you are better than ever in 2011!! Loved every one of them....can't choose a favorite!! Have a blissful day, my friend!
Oh, these are GOOD! I agree with Becky...can't even choose a favorite.
Happy New Year.
=)
Yes, they really are, Robert. I love the road habits, devil and being wise...then there is the raising of kids and...
I'm so thankful you post these one-liners....so many of them speak to my heart. blessings, marlene
lol thanks Robert, I hope you had a wonderful holiday..this one I just got to have:"I was talking to the devil the other day, and he told me that he seldom leads people astray anymore, finding it easier to just follow along in their footsteps."
"Before you consult someone else, be sure you consult the person who will forever have to live with it." It's said that the most important things in life are not "things" - your fine words are among those important "things" Robert! Grateful
All,
Please forgive a group reply, but there's a common appreciation I wish to express to all of you -- for the continuing good will you demonstrate in commenting here. I'm aware that each of you is the author of a fascinating blog of your own, and I can tell you that your postings at the start of this new year have been exceptional across the board. Thank you so much.
Joan and I are in Florida for the month of January, and I hope to find some sunnier thoughts. Wish me luck.
smiles,
rb
...grateful for you, my friend...just grateful for you!!!...
Nina
"One is more apt to become wise by doing fool things than by reading wise sayings."
So true - unfortunately, one could also become sadder. I do love reading your wise sayings however. Happy New Year, Robert!
Nina,
Gratitude is what I tried to express in my comment, above -- and you are certainly high among the friends for whom I am grateful.
karen,
A large question is whether becoming wiser is to become sadder or happier. A word or two could be written on the subject.
smiles both,
rb
Love the devil one, and the one about sitting up with your thoughts.
The last one reminded me of Blake: "If the fool persisted in his folly he would become wise." Experience hits places in us words can never reach
nothingprofound,
Some day we must choose ourselves a subject and have a friendly battle of aphorisms. You, of couse, will be limited to ten words or less.
smiles,
rb
Dearest Robert,I am vacarioning in Orlando and St. Augustine,and since it is so cold here(32) I decided to use the hotels wifi to warm my thoughts with your insight.Miss you!I'll catch up on your posts after the 21st. All my best! Ariana
Ariana,
I will continue to beam warming insights into Florida, as per my contract with the Florida Orange Growers Association. Have a wonderful vacation.
smiles,
rb
The last saying could be an ancient proverb :)
great indeed..!!
Home from Orlando tonight at midnight...it was 81 yesterday...I am going home to single digits and snow..gotta Love PA. Look forward to catching up on your blog..take care! Ariana
Bharat,
Thanks for your comment. Greatly appreciated.
Ariana,
I will be back in Connecticut on Feb 2. Disappointed to have missed the sub-zero weather.
smiles both,
rb
For years I gained insight and pleasure reading Robert Brault, without even knowing that it was he who had written the famous aphorism: "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."
... Today, looking back, I realize I was enjoying the big Braultisms.
Covert,
Thanks. I see by my latest visit that you are still on your game -- still the funniest guy I know.
rb
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