5 Random Quotes

Janet tagged everyone with the Random Quotes meme.

The rules: "Go here and look through random quotes until you find 5 that you think reflect who you are or what you believe."

I've added a comment for each of my selections, but that's not required.

It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.

H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

[Couldn't resist a quote on evolution and a quote by Mencken.]

Only some people get what they want. Those are the people who show up to get it.

Dianne Houston, Take The Lead, 2006

[I've got a saying: "90% of life is showing up. The rest is following directions."]

You can't build a reputation on what you intend to do.

Liz Smith

[...and the other half is actually doing the work.]

Never try to tell everything you know. It may take too short a time.

Norman Ford

[The first step in attaining knowledge is admitting ignorance.]

True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.

Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC)

[Yeah, Socrates said it better.]

Tag, you're it!

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