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  Some days I just sit around and think about how sometimes I think too much. For example, why can’t five plus five be fifty. Now think about that, if we just changed the math, we all would have more money. And, I think about other crazy things too; why are all those chicken walking around outside trying to cross the road anyway? Why can't Friday come after Monday so we could have more weekends? And why do socks always disappear in the dryer but never reappear in the refrigerator? And why do traffic lights never blink when you're running late but always seem to wink when you're early? Or why can't alarm clocks snooze themselves so we could sleep until we're actually ready? And why, oh why, do clouds tease us with shapes like dragons and ships, but never drop a single gold coin? But anyway, below is a collection of short, witty, and somewhat wise sayings to spark inspiration or bring a smile to your face. Whether you're preparing a speech, seeking a clever qui...

The Persistent Seedling In a dense forest, a tiny seedling pushed through the soil, surrounded by towering trees that blocked the sun. The other plants mocked it, saying, “You’ll never grow tall in this shade.” But the seedling stretched upward, inch by inch, year after year, finding slivers of sunlight. It endured storms, droughts, and nibbling creatures. Now move forward decades later, and the persistent little seedling stood as a mighty oak, its branches soaring above the canopy. Lesson : Perseverance through adversity leads to growth and success, no matter how impossible the odds seem. The Marathon Runner Lila, a novice runner, entered a marathon with dreams of finishing. Not far into the race her legs started to burn, and her lungs ached. Runners passed her, and she considered quitting at the next water station. But she remembered her months of training and whispered, “One more step.” Step by step, she pressed on, ignoring the pain. Hours later, she crossed the finish line, ...

  In the early 1900s, the Sterling Shoe Company had built a reputation as one of America's most ambitious footwear manufacturers. Their leather boots had marched with soldiers through the Great War, and their elegant dress shoes had graced the feet of society's elite. But as the decade progressed, domestic markets became increasingly saturated, and the company's board of directors knew they needed to expand their reach beyond familiar shores. After months of deliberation, the executives identified Africa as their next frontier. The continent remained largely untapped by Western shoe manufacturers, and early reports suggested vast populations that might represent unprecedented opportunity. However, the board was divided on the wisdom of such an investment. The costs would be enormous, the logistics challenging, and the cultural barriers significant. To settle the matter definitively, Sterling's president, Theodore Hartwell, made a decisive choice. He would send two of...

  The Wilted Sunflower: Sally stared at the rejection email on her phone screen. The fifteenth one this month. Her art portfolio had been turned down again, this time with the particularly stinging comment: "lacks originality and depth." She slumped onto her apartment floor, surrounded by canvases she now saw as failures. "I'm worthless," she whispered to her cat, Oliver, who simply blinked slowly from his perch on the windowsill. Days passed in a blur of self-doubt. Sally stopped painting, stopped answering calls from friends, and barely left her apartment. Then, one morning, she noticed something odd. The small sunflower she'd planted in a coffee can on her fire escape—the one she'd completely forgotten to water—was drooping severely, its bright yellow petals brown at the edges. "Great," she muttered. "I can't even keep a plant alive." But as she reached for the withered flower to throw it away, she paused. Despite its sor...

  Elara sat on the park bench, the same one where she and her husband, Arthur, had shared their first kiss, their last picnic, and countless quiet moments in between. Today, the bench felt colder, emptier. Arthur had been gone for a year now, a year filled with echoes of his laughter and the ache of his absence. She traced the worn initials they had carved into the wood decades ago: "A + E." A single tear slipped down her cheek, landing on the faded wood. Every rustle of leaves, every distant child's laugh, seemed to remind her of a memory, a moment she couldn't relive. The world moved on, vibrant and loud, while her heart remained a quiet, desolate garden. She closed her eyes, wishing, just for a moment, to feel his hand in hers again. The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long, lonely shadows. The Lesson: Grief is the profound price of profound love. While it may feel like an endless winter, the warmth of those cherished memories, like the spring sun, will e...

  Story 1: The Driver's New Journey Jane had just lost her job at a company she’d worked at for a decade. Devastated, she spent weeks replaying her mistakes, fixating on what she could have done differently. One day, while driving through her small town, she kept glancing at her rear-view mirror, lost in thoughts of her past. She nearly missed a turn, swerving at the last moment. Her friend, sitting beside her, pointed to the windshield and said, “Jane”, the windshield is huge because that’s where you’re going. The rear-view mirror is tiny for a reason—check it, but don’t live there.” Inspired, Jane started focusing on new opportunities. She enrolled in a coding bootcamp, networked with local entrepreneurs, and soon landed a better job. By looking forward, she found a path that her past could never have shown her. Lesson : The windshield is larger because your future holds more possibilities than your past. Glance back to learn but focus forward to grow. Story 2: The Farmer’s S...