Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “If ignorance is bliss, social media must be paradise.” A witty reflection on modern life, reminding us that the internet may not make us wiser — just louder — and that sometimes the path to peace is the ‘log out’ button.
Category Archives: Thoughts
Thought of the Day: The Boil of Contentment
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “The secret to happiness is low expectations and a reliable kettle.” A delightfully down-to-earth reflection on contentment, reminding us that joy is less about grand ambitions and more about hot water, patience, and a decent cuppa.
Thought of the Day: Golden Silence
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Silence is golden… unless you have kids, then it’s suspicious.” A witty reminder that quiet isn’t always peaceful, especially for parents, where the absence of noise usually means mischief — and perhaps a new entry in the household’s growing list of disasters.
Thought of the Day: Pigeons and Statues
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Some days you’re the pigeon, some days you’re the statue.” A witty reminder that life is a mix of soaring triumphs and messy indignities — and that true wisdom lies in laughing at both, especially when you’re the one standing still.
Thought of the Day: Wisdom and Glasses
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Wisdom comes with age — so does the inability to find your glasses.” A witty reflection on growing older, reminding us that experience and absent-mindedness often arrive as a package deal — and that laughter is the best way to see clearly through it.
Thought of the Day: Common Sense Connection
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Common sense is like Wi-Fi — everyone assumes they have it until it drops out.” A witty reminder that wisdom is often unreliable, much like a signal bar, and that the moments we lose it are usually the funniest.
Thought of the Day: The Toll Booth of Success
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “The road to success has a toll booth — and I’ve only got coppers.” A witty twist on the journey-to-success cliché, reminding us that ambition often comes with hidden costs — and that sometimes, even small change can keep you moving forward.
Thought of the Day: Blissful Ignorance
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “If ignorance is bliss, then most people must be ecstatic.” A tongue-in-cheek reflection on wisdom and folly, reminding us that perhaps the secret to happiness isn’t knowledge at all — but cheerfully knowing less than you should.
Thought of the Day: Practised Procrastination
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “If practice makes perfect, then I must be perfect at procrastinating.” A playful reminder that procrastination, while frowned upon, is really just dedication to another kind of mastery — one perfected through years of careful avoidance.
Thought of the Day: The Early Worm
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “The early worm gets eaten. Sometimes it pays to sleep in.” A humorous twist on the classic proverb, reminding us that rushing ahead isn’t always wise — and sometimes the smartest move is staying in bed a little longer.
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