When I was young my teacher told me I could be what I wanted to be in life. I wanted to be a bicycle. It never happened. After completing my education I became a junior manager, then a senior one, but never a bicycle. Shattered dreams? Or should I have been told the truth?
The other day, in a conversation in the pub, someone said "take it one day at a time". What did he mean? Is there any other way than one day at a time?
Or another silly saying. Cross that bridge when you come to it. My grandfather was always keen on this saying. Well, it never happened to me. I was walking by the river. My intention was to walk all along the river bank until I reached the bridge over a mile away and then cross to the other side. I walked and walked and when I got there that bridge was closed because of repairs. So I had to walk all the way where I started.
I hate these stupid sayings. My other grandfather used to say "fight fire with fire". Then he lost his job as a fireman.
My other grandfather loved to say "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me". Then a whole bookshelf fell over him.
My other other grandfather was a farmer. He always complained that his neighbour gets his goat; even though he only kept cows and sheep.
Finally, I remember one of my many grandfathers telling me, "never ever take any advice from anyone!" So I ignored him.
I'm sure you can think of other meaningless sayings. Share them with us below.
