I think cicerone imposter will be able to verify that, if anyone needs convincing, as he was in Lhasa recently with "Tummy troubles" possibly caused by the in-flight meals.
Spendi,
I wholeheartedly appreciate your Laurel and Ollie example, which is obviously aimed at teaching a public of profanes, whose fate, without said teachings, would be doomed to the darkest futur...
About the proverb, and even though I do not feel it is the right answer, I'd suggest:
- Learn to walk before you run.
It will fit for both your's and Letty's.
I had in mind--a stitch in time saves nine.
When a pint of John Smith's Extra Smooth, freshly pulled and foaming, is tapped with a desert spoon it produces a pleasant, easy on the ears,low frequency sound but when the pint has been drunk the tap of the spoon produces a high-pitched screeching jarring sound which alerts the barmaid if it is louder than the high pitched screeching jarring sound she herself is making.
spendius, it would be a bit easier if you would paraphrase your proverb.
Letty wrote:People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Do not enumerate fowls prior to pipping.
Don't count your bridges till you burn your chickens?
As the devil's "advocate", dys, I would say that you are rather witty.
spendius wrote:When a pint of John Smith's Extra Smooth, freshly pulled and foaming, is tapped with a desert spoon it produces a pleasant, easy on the ears,low frequency sound but when the pint has been drunk the tap of the spoon produces a high-pitched screeching jarring sound which alerts the barmaid if it is louder than the high pitched screeching jarring sound she herself is making.
Not even one sesquipedalian word. Highly descriptive, poorly creative...
Empty vessels make most noise.
Your turn.
There's nothing creative about the affectedness of sesquipedalian words. I would say they cause creativeness to be abandoned in the service of artificialty.
Most architects find sesquipedalian architecture tasteless and an exercise in conspicuous consumption.
Spendi, I think it's about time to enter you deliciously perfumed bath and relax before going to the pub.
Indeed, you should avoid that boasting characteristic of yours that only undermines your otherwise sympathetic personality.
Your hurried analysis of my motives falls short of some consistency.
Typical of the pompous and self-sufficient, which I believe you truly aren't...
- Minuscule erudition jeopardizes security.
Francis wrote:- Minuscule erudition jeopardizes security.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing?
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing?
I defer to Letty.
I gotta get outa here -- plumbing problems at home.
Exactly, George and Letty!
cogitation is required for existence
Easy, for a disciple of Descartes : cogito, ergo sum.
I think therefore I am..
- Missiles of ligneous or osterous consistency have the potential of fracturing my osseous structure, but vocalized appellations eternally remain benocuous.
Love it, Francis.
stick and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.
