My Mum/Dad always used to say....

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How often do you use this phrase? Or how often do you think about it? How often do the memories of those pearls of wisdom uttered by your Mum or Dad or both, pop into your head when you most need them? For instance, my Dad would say, 'If you have to ask the price of something...you cannot afford it' This is so true. I take it to mean that if I have to put something on my credit card then I should not be buying it. Better to save up first. He also said 'Buy the best that you can afford' in other words, don't buy cheap goods because in the long run it's not worth it. Sometimes though these days you pay too much for a brand name and the quality may not be there, conversely you can pick up something simple and inexpensive (instead of the top of the range high priced model) that does the job admirably. Another saying was, 'If someone is being rude, abusive or complaining to you, kill 'em with kindness - it takes the wind out of their sails'. I think these days it's called empathy. It works pretty well when I remember to think of it. I'm usually scared, angry or feeling defensive. When we were little and being loud and boisterous and Mum could not tolerate it we were told 'Children should be seen and not heard' which meant 'Sit down, shut up, and behave yourself - or else! I'm not in the mood' We knew to disappear...lol. Do you use any old sayings with your kids today? Can you add to these few sayings I've mentioned. I'll probably think of more as soon as I post.