Life's Little Instruction Book

My mom used to have this book and I loved it. Does anyone else remember it? Have not been able to find it at my parents house but found a list of some good quotes from the book online, thought I would share

The man who wrote it did so for his son and gave it to him when he brought him to college.

Never give anyone a fruitcake.

Dont flaunt your success, but dont apolgize for it either.

Regardless of whos wrong or right , im sorry i upset you . would you forgive me , are healing magical words.

Never buy something you dont need just cause its on sale.

Commit yourself to quality.

After you worked hard to get what you want, take time to enjoy it.

Your mind can only hold one thought at a time . make it a possitive and constructive one.

Count your blessings

Dont use time or words carelessly, neither can be retrieved.

Get organized. if you dont know where to start, read stepanie winstons "Getting organized" warner books , 1978.

Be open to new ideas.

Enjoy real maple syrup.

Turn off the television at dinner.

Take time to smell the roses.

Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage.

Be tough minded but tender hearted.

Be original

Become the most positive person you know.

and finally
Keep good company

Message edited 10/11/2010 7:15:10 PM.

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May be some repeats but I also found this list..

1.Compliment three people everyday.
2.Have a dog.
3.Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
4.Remember other people`s birthdays.
5.Overtip breakfast waitresses.
6.Have a firm handshake.
7.Look people in the eye.
8.Say “thank you” a lot.
9.Say “please” a lot.
10.Learn to play a musical instrument.
11.Sing in the shower.
12.Use the good silver.
13.Learn to make great chili.
14.Plant flowers every spring.
15.Own a great stereo system.
16.Be the first to say, “Hello”.
17.Live beneath your means.
18.Buy great books, even if you never read them.
19.Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.
20.Be forgiving of yourself and others.
21.Learn three clean jokes.
22.Wear polished shoes.
23.Floss your teeth.
24.Drink champagne for no reason at all.
25.Ask for a raise when you feel you`ve earned it.
26.Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.
27.If in fight, hit first and hit hard.
28.Return all the things you borrow.
29.Teach some kind of class.
30.Be a student in some kind of class.
31.Never buy a house without a fireplace.
32.Once in your life own a convertible.
33.Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
34.Learn to identify the music of Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven.
35.Plant a tree on your birthday.
36.Donate two pints of blood every year.
37.Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
38.Keep secrets.
39.Take lots of snapshots.
40.Never refuse homemade brownies.
41.Don`t postpone joy.
42.Ask someone to pick your mail and daily paper when you`re out of town. Those are the first two things potential burglars look for.
43.Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.
44.Write “thank you” notes promptly.
45.Show respect for teachers.
46.show respect for poloce officers and firefighters.
47.Show respect for military personnel.
48.Don`t waste time learning the “tricks of the trade.” Instead, learn the trade.
49.Keep a tight rein on your temper.
50.Buy vegetables from truck farmers who advertise with hand-lettered signs

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Found more

Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one.

Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it's the only way to live life completely.

Never drive while holding a cup of hot coffee between your knees.

In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

Eat a piece of chocolate to cure bad breath from onions or garlic.

Never remind someone of a kindness or act of generosity you have shown him or her. Bestow a favour and forget it.

When you get really angry, stick your hands in your pockets.

Accept the fact that regardless of how many times you're right, you will sometimes be wrong.

Every once in a while ask yourself the question, If money weren't a consideration, what would I like to be doing?

Never give anybody a fondue set or anything painted avocado green.

Remember the 3 Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends.

Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you're a dinner guest. A book is a good choice.

Never be photographed with a cocktail glass in your hand.

Don't marry a woman who picks at her food.

Take off the convention badge as soon as you leave the convention hall.

Write a short note inside the front cover when giving a book as a gift.

Never give a gift that's not beautifully wrapped.

Don't think expensive equipment will make up for a lack of talent or practice.

Learn to say "I love you" in French, Italian, and Swedish.

When you are totally exhausted but have to keep going, wash your face and hands and put on clean socks and a clean shirt. You will feel remarkably refreshed.

Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savour it.

Don't confuse comfort with happiness.

Check for toilet paper before sitting down.

Marry a woman you love to talk to. As you get older, her conversational skills will be as important as any other.

Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want.

Live a good, honourable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a second time.

Purchase one piece of original art each year, even if it's just a small oil painting by a high school student.

Keep your private thoughts private.

Don't do business with anyone who has a history of suing people.

Never say anything uncomplimentary about your wife or children in the presence of others.

Apologise immediately when you lose your temper, especially to children.

Get organised. Know where you are headed. But if something wonderful and unexpected comes along, be flexible enough to follow it.

Remember that nothing important ever happens until someone takes a chance.

Never pick up anything off the floor of a cab.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

Leave change where a child can find it.

Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

When travelling the back roads, stop whenever you see a sign that reads "Honey for Sale."

Don't outlive your money.

When your dog dies, frame its collar and put it in a window facing west.

Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

Let some things remain mysterious.

Never eat a sugared doughnut when wearing a dark suit.

Keep and file the best business letters you receive.

Hire people more for their judgement than for their talents.

Love someone who doesn't deserve it.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

Message edited 10/11/2010 7:14:44 PM.

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these are wonderful and made me smile
thank you

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Thank you for posting these......i love lists like these!!!

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We have that book.

I can honestly say my DH has a lot of them committed to memory and follows them.

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I love that book!!

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thank you for sharing

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I remember that book! Excellent advice in there.

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These are great. I like to think that I abide by a lot of them

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Thanks for sharing!