Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reminds us that success is about more than achieving goals. “Success is not measured by how often you hit the standard, but by whether your standards survive success.” True achievement is keeping your integrity, humility and values intact when success finally arrives.
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Quote of the Day: Courtesy
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on humility and kindness: “Salvation is rarely found by those who expect to be served before they offer courtesy.” A thoughtful reminder that genuine fulfilment often begins with respect, generosity, and the simple habit of putting others before ourselves.
Advice of the Day: Taking the Blame
The Wise Sage returns with another wonderfully irresponsible “Advice of the Day.” This time he explains how to avoid taking the blame for anything by ensuring there’s always somebody else nearby. In true Viz Top Tips style, it’s packed with absurd logic, terrible life advice, and gloriously misplaced confidence.
This Day in History – 21st July 1902
When a speeding hansom cab struck a couple in London’s streets in 1902, witnesses believed the driver was drunk and fleeing the scene. Yet remarkable medical evidence suggested an undiagnosed epileptic seizure instead. The Old Bailey’s verdict created one of Britain’s earliest courtroom debates over illness, driving and criminal responsibility.
This Day in History – 21 May 1722
On 21 May 1722, Thomas Smith and John Hawkins were executed at Tyburn for highway robbery. Smith committed a petty theft under Ludgate, while Hawkins took part in a major mail coach robbery. Their cases highlight both opportunistic crime and organised theft in early 18th-century London.
Advice of the Day: Choosing Swimwear
The Wise Sage delivers another absurd “Advice of the Day,” this time tackling the perilous task of choosing swimwear. In true Viz Top Tips style, this humorous guide replaces practicality with chaos—offering a counter-intuitive approach guaranteed to attract attention, confusion, and possibly intervention from concerned lifeguards.
Quote of the Day: Staying on Course
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on planning and human nature: “We try to prevent failure by taking stock, yet still find ways to throw ourselves off course.” A thoughtful reminder that preparation matters — but so does recognising our tendency to undermine it.
This Day in History – 20 May 1728
On 20 May 1728, Mary Hendron and Margaret Pendergrass were executed at Tyburn for their role in coercing Sibble Morris into a criminal scheme. While a male accomplice was acquitted, the two women were convicted and hanged, highlighting the harsh and uneven justice of 18th-century England.
Advice of the Day: Choosing a Football Team to Support
The Wise Sage offers another absurd “Advice of the Day,” this time tackling the perilous decision of choosing a football team to support. In true Viz Top Tips style, this humorous guide replaces logic with chaos—delivering a counter-intuitive approach that guarantees confusion, misplaced loyalty, and a lifetime of questionable sporting decisions.
Quote of the Day: Room for Wisdom
Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage reflects on space and simplicity: “A limited room teaches more wisdom than an endless store of things.” A thoughtful reminder that constraints can bring clarity, helping us focus on what truly matters rather than becoming lost in excess.
