truism game

I thought it may be fun to carry on a conversation - using only truisms. Thx to vandervelde for the idea. I'll start (with little hope, because):

the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry

my bad ...

Originally posted by apathist
the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry[/b]

Maybe it's because the devil is in the detail.

Originally posted by FMF
Maybe it's because the devil is in the detail.

When the going gets tough the tough get going.

Originally posted by JS357
When the going gets tough the tough get going.

One should get going while the going's good.

Originally posted by FMF
One should get going while the going's good.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Rubbish is in the eye of the beholder.

Originally posted by FMF
Rubbish is in the eye of the beholder.

Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Originally posted by sonhouse
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

Originally posted by vivify
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

Don't eat yellow snow.

never squat with yer spurs on...

lol

no pain, no gain!

Originally posted by apathist
lol

no pain, no gain!

No good deed goes unpunished.

Originally posted by HandyAndy
No good deed goes unpunished.

There is no virtue that cannot be outlawed and there i no crime that cannot be sanctionized.