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mr_niceguy
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posted August 13, 2005 02:03 PM |
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Proverbs
i was gonna put this in "otherside of the monitor" but i know someone was gonna complain, if this gets enough attention than i'd like it moved to the "otherside of the monitor"
Okay this is a simple debating game, every week i give a saying or proverb and we argue over it, whether the meaning of the proverb is true and stuff like that. Its all about a bit of thoughtfulness and what you personal believe.
This week we'll start with a common one:
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
well, what do you think the proverb means? do you think the meaning is true?
if this thread of mine gets enough atention then next week we'll do "a stitch in time saves nine"
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 14, 2005 06:07 AM |
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Okay, i'll try to make this thread a bit less spamful
It think the proverb means that you shouldnt be greedy, i think its saying that its just as good to have something than to want more
agree or disagree?
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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soccerfeva
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posted August 14, 2005 08:27 AM |
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I think it means that when you have something, it is better than you looking at two of the same things, and yet not being able to get those two things.
Like when you are forced to choose, either you can have one ball, or you can see people playing with two balls, which is better? I would rather have 1 ball then see people playing with 2 balls.
Or something like that.
(btw the ball analogy means something else  )
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TheAsgard
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posted August 22, 2005 02:48 PM |
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This thread is very pointless as to trying to determine what a proverb means because many people will interprut in their own view. Mayb you could use this thread to share your know proverbs with others which will inturn have many people thinking. I must say proverbs are very interesting and i know many that would be nice to share and learn more form others.
Such as:
" I think therefore I am".
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 22, 2005 02:51 PM |
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the purpose of this thread wasnt to find the meaning of a proverb, more to find what different veiws people have on a proverb, but i didnt expect too many people to participate anyway...
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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angelito
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posted August 22, 2005 03:09 PM |
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IŽll agree with your explanation.
Better take the small but secure thing than trying to get the bigger one, probably fail and have nothing.
What about the meaning of this?:
"Even the longest way starts with the first step"
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Better judged by 12 than carried by 6.
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Romana
Responsible
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Thx :D
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posted August 22, 2005 03:12 PM |
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Well that one is obvious
Everything has a beginning
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The darkest skies show the brightest stars
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angelito
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posted August 22, 2005 03:55 PM |
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I donŽt think it is that easy....
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Better judged by 12 than carried by 6.
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Jebus
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TheJester akaJeebs akaJebfoo
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posted August 22, 2005 04:05 PM |
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specially for some of us of the worlds best
procrastinators!!
(you'd be amazed how some don't see the small steps to get to the finish line and get scared of the size of the end result!)
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 22, 2005 11:48 PM |
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Quote:
Even the longest way starts with the first step
you have to start somewhere, and possibly work your way up.
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well no-ones responding, lets get a new proverb:
"a stitch in time saves nine"
now what the hell does that mean!? it doesnt make any sense to me, (well very little sense)
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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angelito
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posted August 24, 2005 02:40 PM |
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In german it says: "You shouldnŽt wait till tomorrow if u are able to do it today"
(Was Du heute kannst besorgen,
das verschiebe nicht auf morgen)
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Better judged by 12 than carried by 6.
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 24, 2005 02:48 PM |
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well that make sense, and it apears romana was right (hope she doesnt find that out)
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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Romana
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Supreme Hero
Thx :D
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posted August 24, 2005 02:51 PM |
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Too late BUHAHAHAHAHA!!
I'm right I'm right!!
..right..
A bird does not sing because he has an answer;
It sings because it has a song.
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 25, 2005 10:44 AM |
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i'm not sure but i think it means that the bird sings because it likes too, just like you shouldnt do something for someone else but do it for yourself, cuz you want to. but thats probably just crazy talk
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 25, 2005 12:45 PM |
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this was gonna be part of my sig but its too long
a bird with hands is worth way more than two bushes. but i'd hold out for three, bushes are neat 
and what does that other proverb mean anyway?
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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2XtremeToTake
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posted August 27, 2005 04:34 PM |
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A stitch in time saves nine
A little preventive maintenance can eliminate the need for major repairs later.
Basically, lets say you have a car, if you take about 5 minutes to do some maintenance on it, it saves you from doing like 9 hours of fixing it if it breaks
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I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 28, 2005 01:10 PM |
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"Live and Let live"
now what does this mean?
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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Romana
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Thx :D
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posted August 28, 2005 09:51 PM |
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it's the opposite of: Kill and get killed.
Does that clarify things?
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mr_niceguy
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posted August 30, 2005 08:40 AM |
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that makes sense, are u toying with me?
is there another meaning?
NOOOOO!! another proverb thread has been made, I MUST DEFEAT IT!!
what's ur opinion on:
when the cats away, the mice will play
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a stich in time saves nine... what the hell does that mean?
If u enjoy telling ur friends of how uve never been beaten with ur own legs, u'd rethink making a comment
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Jebus
Promising
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TheJester akaJeebs akaJebfoo
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posted September 01, 2005 08:19 PM |
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Quote:
what's ur opinion on:
when the cats away, the mice will play
it should be more like:
if the cat's away it's most likely cuz i got fed up with the damn thing and kicked it out of the house!!
if there are mice, get a mouse trap!
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