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Gems of Wisdom from our parents

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FannyCornforth Sat 19-Feb-22 07:42:15

That’s very sisterly and empathetic of your mother guilia

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Marydoll Sat 19-Feb-22 07:30:46

When I was grumpy, my mother would say, If the wind changes, your face will stay that way!

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Pantglas2 Sat 19-Feb-22 07:29:10

“Life’s not fair” followed by “get used to it”!

My mam’s constant refrain when I’d whinge about my brothers getting something I couldn’t have or they’d get into mischief and we’d all be punished!

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giulia Sat 19-Feb-22 07:23:56

When I was a girl and complained to my mother that some woman had been rude or had been lost patient with me she would say "Maybe her feet were hurting her".

When I started wearing winklepicker/stiletto shoes (then in fashion, I could understand the literal meaning of her advice.

Time and my own life experiences have demonstrated to me the metaphorical sense.

Is there a gem of wisdom from your parents that has stuck in your mind?

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