Thoughts and Wisdom from the past

YOU CANNOT,,,,

"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's Initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what They could and should do for themselves."

~Abraham Lincoln


AND...

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by
Letting the government take care of him had better take a much closer look at the American Indian."
~Henry Ford

peace peace peace
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Terrific post, alias. Thanks. D.
Sorry, avias. Word check knows not its place.
History proofed that to be true but seems like no one learns from history....especially not the uneducated masses.
avias, Good post,thumbs up
Hi Avias
Do you think you could sent a copy of this to our government.grin
hug wave
Cat...was thinking the same. laugh Malema came to mind when I read this.
Good old Abe made alot of sense.....wish we had him now in this mess we call government! Guess in a way we still do have him.....at least we can listen to his words! Free advise for anyone and any world leader who wants to listen!
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Good sensible post Avithumbs up
Have you ever been in Wynne ,Arkansas?wine
tip hat Avias.
I especially appreciated the quote from Henry Ford. laugh

One from Mark Twain...
'History does not repeat itself...but it rhymes.'

Another, attributed to various people...
'No good deed goes unpunished'

cowboy
'If you call a dog's tail a leg, how many legs does the dog have?
Four. It's still a tail, no matter what you call it.'
- A. Lincoln
laugh

cowboy
'Never put a period...where God has placed a comma.'
- Gracie Allen
'Suppose you were a Congressman.
Now, suppose you were an idiot.
But I repeat myself.'
- Mark Twain

cowboy
What if i was there"

Wouldn't I be Here"

Or is life a trapdoor just down there"


Leony^
Mark Twain is another one who makes alot of sense....he had a sharp wit....knew how to put his point acrosshandshake
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Ali....No never have been to that town in Arkansas......what about it? dunno
Hey Irishman.irish....You are here, there and anywhere you want to be! Always welcome! good luck
Good quotes avias.

I think too many people expect the government or other people to look after them.
Avi,There is the scent of someone very special
Here are a few quotes from a great American....Will Rogers.

I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Will Rogers

It's a good thing we don't get all the government we pay for.
Will Rogers

The more that learn to read the less learn how to make a living. That's one thing about a little education. It spoils you for actual work. The more you know the more you think somebody owes you a living. Will Rogers


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Avi , we have corrupt govt here , ministers and officers are highly corrupt ,they aren't interested to do anything they just need money and power , we don't our govt to take care of us we just want to faciliate us, we have shortage of even basic utilities such as electricity, water ,poor drainage system ,poor water supply etc , we just like our govt to be sincere with country and nation ,we are paying 60% tax on our phone service , 17% export and can u bkieve 200% on every import, being a farmer I can produce finest quality product but our govt isn't giving any facility to export ,if we do we have to pay heavy tax which is unaffordable
thumbs up to everyone for your comments here! Enjoyed the additional quotes posted from other great people....I think life is a classroom and we can learn much from others!thanks
Ali..Appreciate what you share with us about your country.....you sound like a man who is successful with your profession yet still has many government issues that make it difficult! Maybe you will be one of the reasons for improvement in the government for the future...even one voice is heard and can make a difference! Wishing you the best of times to come!hug peace
Thanks Avi , Unfortunately i haven't see Honesty in any Govt Department as i mentioned before they only need money and power and looting the country with both of Their Hands.a small officer is Million dollar man here and Ministers go to Billions. They dont even intend to work .
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