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.
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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: Worry
The Sage reminds us: worrying works—most of what we fret about never happens. But is it protection or pointless panic? Today’s thought explores why we worry, and why most of our fears are simply very imaginative fiction.
Thought of the Day: The Hole in the Sock
Before you judge anyone, try walking a mile in their socks. You’ll soon discover the holes, the blisters, and maybe even the reason they limp through life. The Sage offers a reminder that empathy begins at sole level.
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