What do you make of platitudes/truisms?

Fan of Arabian horses · Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:41 am *What do you make of platitudes/truisms?*

Hi,

I don´t know why but a bromide I recently read on this site brought me up that question. Sorry Ralf (no offend towards you) but your saying : "modesty will speed your wings" was the one.

Now, when one is trying to advise you your limits how do you counter, or don´t you do anything at all? I mean, one way to reply might be:

"modesty will speed your wings, ....... but the rest of my body possibly can´t follow" Rolling Eyes

Please let me know what you think

Michael

Ralf · Tue Apr 29, 2008 13:03 pm *What do you make of platitudes/truisms?*

Blimey, and I thought I was so clever and resourceful. At least I'm the first on google Cool

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Fan of Arabian horses · Thu May 08, 2008 21:45 pm *What do you make of platitudes/truisms?*

Hi Ralf,

that wasn´t my wisdom but an attempt to fit a commonly known addition from a German saying (sounds: modesty is an adornment but improvement is easier without it) to your truism. I´d say my appendage shows all the wisdom of my ancient. Rolling Eyes

I must say I´m proud to belong to a people who´s able to create bromides like:

If the cock crows on the bullocks the weather remains unchanged or varies!!!!!! Very Happy

Regards

Michael

Ralf · Fri May 09, 2008 12:17 pm *What do you make of platitudes/truisms?*

Not sure about the ancient heritage, but you never look a gift horse in the mouth, as they say Wink

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