On a Lighter Note
My father lived to the age of 86, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He liked to laugh and to kid around with people in a gentle way. My dad collected what he considered interesting quotes and phrases. He would jot them down on a piece of paper if he read something that caught his attention in a book or magazine — or if he heard something in an audio program, or on TV or radio. Some of the quotes are philosophical and some are funny.
In this message, I want to share with you some of the humorous phrases he collected over the years.
1. Buffet: a French word that means “Get up and get it yourself.”
2. Tatoo: permanent proof of temporary insanity
3. If you can honestly say that you have nothing to hide, you are really, really unusual.
4. The things most people want to know about are usually none of their business.
5. To make a long story short there is nothing like having the boss walk in.
6. One good thing about being wrong is the joy it brings to others.
7. A minor operation (surgery) is one that is done on someone else.
8. People pray for immortality, but many do not know what to do on Sunday afternoon.
9. Marriage is the most expensive way to get advice for nothing.
I hope some of these quotes brought a smile to your face. The spiritual journey has its ups and downs and we tend to get overly serious when we ponder the mysteries of life. Find time today and every day to smile and laugh. It’s a lesson I learned from my dad and it has served me well.
– Jeff Keller
© 2008