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Probably the most sensible thing my dad ever said,
Felonious Monk - h2g2s very own Bogeyman Started conversation Jul 29, 2010
"When somebody is talking about something, always listen to them in full. Then go away and think about what they've said."
In other words, question everything, but not until you're in full possession of the 'facts'.
Probably the most sensible thing my dad ever said,
KWDave Posted Jul 29, 2010
"Nothing good ever happens after midnight."
"Pretend like you know what you are doing. Before you know it, you ARE doing it."
"Education that comes to you quickly leaves just as quickly. Education that burns its way into your soul stays forever."
Fountain of wisdom, my dad. And he gets smarter every year I get older.
Probably the most sensible thing my dad ever said,
Felonious Monk - h2g2s very own Bogeyman Posted Jul 30, 2010
My own words of wisdom are regarding children: 'Don't try to make them into something that they're not. They won't thank you for it.'
Probably the most sensible thing my dad ever said,
MonkeyS- all revved up with no place to go Posted Jul 30, 2010
The most sensible thing my dad ever said was "Right, I'm off."
I'd like to thank him for that, but I've no idea where he is 
Probably the most sensible thing my dad ever said,
Pierre de la Mer ~ sometimes slightly worried but never panicking ~ Posted Aug 1, 2010
"when facing a complex problem just imagine how a clever guy would solve it - then imitate him"
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