What were some 'words of wisdow' from your parents? That you still apply today..

Doling out wisdom has long been the hallmark of our fathers (and mothers). But do they really know best?

Or perhaps it came from a teacher, NCO, SNCO, CPO, SCPO, or even an Officer...

Please post here, life-changing advice or a great saying you have passed onto your troops and/or kids.

These are those little cliches our (or larger than) life lessons that shaped who you are today. If you share a quote with us, please give credit to the person that shared it with you.

To this day, do you too share these little life-lessons with your troops, or with your own children?
If so, please feel free to share their wisdom with the rest of us.

I'll share a few: (all credited to my Father)

"The consequences of a poor decision are often deferred."
"You pay now, or you pay later, but you always pay."
"You are capable of two emotions; Love and/or Fear, choose wisely."
"Life is about decisions, think twice, choose once."
"Be the man you would want your daughter to marry."
"There is no such thing as good luck -- luck is where preparations meets opportunity."

I look forward to hearing the safe advice of our Fathers (and Mothers) or NCO/Officers.