Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Never run out of milk by keeping a cow in the kitchen.” A brilliantly impractical solution to an everyday problem, this whimsical tip suggests that true convenience may involve hay bales, mooing, and a very patient landlord.
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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.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Time
Today’s Quote of the Day from philosopher Anne Teak: “Time flies when you’re having fun — but it taxis very slowly when you’re waiting for the kettle to boil.” A witty reflection on how joy speeds time up, while impatience slows it to a crawl.
Advice of the Day: Phone Power
Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Keep your phone battery at 100% by never leaving the house without a very long extension lead.” A perfectly impractical solution for modern anxieties, proving once again that true wisdom lies somewhere between genius and utter nonsense.
Thought of the Day: Common Sense
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it most never use it.” A witty reminder that wisdom, like freshness, is most noticeable by its absence — and often missing in the very places it’s most required.
Quote of the Day: Anne Teak on Memory
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from fictional philosopher Anne Teak: “History is written by the victors, but remembered by the ones who can’t find their glasses.” A witty reflection on how memory shapes truth, with Anne’s signature mix of historical perspective and gentle absurdity.
Thought of the Day: Snacks and Happiness
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy snacks — which is nearly the same.” A playful reflection on life’s simple pleasures, reminding us that while snacks aren’t enlightenment, they’re often close enough to keep spirits high.
Quote of the Day: Eric Shinn on Patience
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from philosopher Eric Shinn: “Patience is a virtue — mostly because it takes so long to learn.” A tongue-in-cheek reflection on the slow art of waiting, reminding us that impatience is just a sign you’re still learning patience.
Thought of the Day: The Judging Kettle
Today’s Thought of the Day from The Sage: “A watched kettle never boils… unless it’s judging you.” A playful twist on the old saying, this whimsical musing invites us to imagine kettles as petty kitchen critics — silently timing their boil for maximum comedic effect.
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