aphorisms, truisims a other witicisms by Dr Mardy Grothe

The high cost of living is a minor problem
when compared to the cost of high living.

Most of us recognize how important it is
to listen respectfully when our loved ones are talking;
but we often forget that it is equally important
to talk respectfully when they are listening.

The voice of reason is inaudible to irrational people.

In all your relationships,
you're never too small to make a big contribution,
and never too big to make a small one.

Most people view philosophy as thought, and not action.
But rightly regarded, philosophy is action guided by thought.

People sometimes forget when you remember,
but they always remember when you forget.

You don't need the best of everything to be happy,
but you do need to be happy to enjoy the best of everything.

We're closest to finding ourselves just when we feel the most lost.

Music doesn't have to be your livelihood to make your 'hood lively."