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| A Chinese doctor moved to the U.S. A Chinese doctor moved to the U.S., but couldn’t land a job at a hospital. So, he decided to open his own little clinic and hung a sign outside that read: “Get treatment for $20 — If not cured, get $100 back!” One day, an American lawyer saw the sign and thought, “Easy money!” So he walked in. Lawyer: “Doc, I’ve lost my sense of taste.” Doctor: “Nurse, bring medicine from box No. 22. Put three drops in the patient’s mouth.” Lawyer: “Ugh! That’s kerosene!” Doctor: “Congrats, your taste is back! That’ll be $20.” Annoyed but not giving up, the lawyer returned a few days later. Lawyer: “I’ve lost my memory. I can’t remember a thing.” Doctor: “Nurse, bring medicine from box No. 22 and put three drops in his mouth.” Lawyer: “Hey — that’s kerosene! You gave me this last time!” Doctor: “Congrats, your memory’s back! That’ll be $20.” Now fuming, the lawyer came back one last time, determined to win the $100. Lawyer: “Doc, my eyesight is so bad — I can’t see a thing!” Doctor: “I’m sorry, I don’t have any medicine for that. Here’s your $100.” The doctor handed him a $20 bill. Lawyer (squinting): “Hey, wait! This is only $20, not $100!” Doctor: “Congrats, your eyesight’s restored! That’ll be $20.” |
| "A father used to say to his children when they were young: —When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that he was going to tell him, but that he should not reveal it to his brothers. —The secret of life is this: The cow does not give milk. "What are you saying?" Asked the boy incredulously. —As you hear it, son: The cow does not give milk, you have to milk it. You have to get up at 4 in the morning, go to the field, walk through the corral full of manure, tie the tail, hobble the legs of the cow, sit on the stool, place the bucket and do the work yourself. That is the secret of life, the cow does not give milk. You milk her or you don't get milk. There is this generation that thinks that cows GIVE milk. That things are automatic and free: their mentality is that if "I wish, I ask..... I obtain." "They have been accustomed to get whatever they want the easy way...But no, life is not a matter of wishing, asking and obtaining. The things that one receives are the effort of what one does. Happiness is the result of effort. Lack of effort creates frustration." So, share with your children from a young age the secret of life, so they don't grow up with the mentality that the government, their parents, or their cute little faces is going to give them everything they need in life. Remember 👇👇 "Cows don't give milk; you have to work for it." |
| I love this actually. I am still at the wishing phase. |
Reply| HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word “Mother,” and the most beautiful call is the call of “My mother.” It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word coming from the depths of the heart. The mother is everything – she is our consolation in sorrow, our hope in misery, and our strength in weakness. She is the source of love, mercy, sympathy, and forgiveness…. Everything in nature bespeaks the mother. The sun is the mother of earth and gives it its nourishment of heart; it never leaves the universe at night until it has put the earth to sleep to the song of the sea and the hymn of birds and brooks. And this earth is the mother of trees and flowers. It produces them, nurses them, and weans them. The trees and flowers become kind mothers of their great fruits and seeds. And the mother, the prototype of all existence, is the eternal spirit, full of beauty and love. KAHLIL GIBRAN |
| A nurse entered the patient's room two hours before her operation in London to decorate and repair a bouquet placed in the room. Just like that when she was working with all her dedication, suddenly asked the patient "sir what doctor is doing your operation? " Without looking at the nurse patient said "Dr. Jabson. " The nurse heard the doctor's name and surprisedly approached the patient leaving her job and asked "Sir, what a doctor. Has Jabson really accepted your operation? Patient said "Yes, my operation is doing there. " Nurse said "so funny, can't believe it" While disturbing the patient asked "but what's so weird in this? " The nurse said "In fact this doctor has done thousands of operations so far his success ratio is 100 percent." Due to their intense busyness, they make it very difficult to find time. I wonder how they got time to operate you? Patient told the nurse "it's my good luck that Dr. Jabson got free time and he's doing my operation." The nurse once said "believe me, I'm still surprised that the best doctor in the world is doing your operation!! " After this conversation the patient was rushed to the operation theater, the patient had a successful operation and now the patient is living his life laughing. The woman in the patient's room was not an ordinary nurse, but the psychologist female doctor of the same hospital, whose job was to manage the patients mentally and psychologically, which caused her to satisfy the patient could not even doubt. And this time this female doctor had done her job decorating a bouquet in the patient's room and placed it beautifully in the heart and mind of the patient that the doctor who will operate it is the world's famous and most successful doctor whose every operation Successful operation and with all this patient returned to positive improvement. Today knowledge proved that the patient can win over the disease as strongly as he promises to control the disease, any person can control every problem if he resolves. 🙏 |
| Maturity Helen Mirren once said: Before you argue with someone, ask yourself if that person is even mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective. Because if not, there’s absolutely no point. Not every debate is worth your energy. Sometimes, no matter how clearly you express yourself, the other person isn't listening to understand — they're listening to react. They’re locked inside their own beliefs, unwilling to even consider another point of view. Engaging with them only drains you. That’s the difference between a meaningful conversation and a pointless argument. Talking to someone open to growth and understanding can be enlightening — even if you don’t agree. But trying to reason with someone who refuses to see beyond their own convictions? It’s like talking to a brick wall. No amount of logic or truth will reach them — not because you’re wrong, but because they’re unwilling to see anything else. Maturity isn't about winning arguments. It’s about recognizing when the argument just isn’t worth it. It’s choosing peace over proving a point to someone who’s already decided not to change their mind. You don’t have to fight every battle. You don’t owe everyone an explanation. Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is walk away — not because you have nothing to say, but because you know they’re not ready to listen. And that’s not your burden to carry. |
| Three friends live in a flat on the 100th floor. One day, the lift was not working, so they decided to take stairs and tell each other stories as they walked up the stairs. The 1st one told a comic story till the 50th floor. The 2nd one told an action story till the 99th floor, and the 3rd one told a horror story in just one sentence..I forgot the flat keys in the car. |
| An annual Pun Competition was held by the New York Times. Here are some submissions: 1. I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now. 2. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. 3. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. 4. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. 5. Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now. 6. A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired. 7. When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she'd dye. 8. I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. 9. Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils😀 10. Dad, are we pyromaniacs? Yes, we arson. 11. Why is ‘dark’ spelt with a k and not c? Because you can’t 'c' in the dark. 12. Why is it unwise to share your secrets with a clock? Well, because time will tell. 13. Prison is just one word to you, but for some people, it’s a whole sentence. 14. I’m trying to organize a hide-n-seek tournament, but good players are really hard to find. 15. I’ve started telling everyone about the benefits of eating dried grapes. It’s all about raisin awareness!!! 😎🤗.. |
| BODY PARTS AS VERBS ✋😁💪🏿👅 Many parts of the body can be used as verbs in either a physical or a metaphorical sense. You can *head* a company, but if things go wrong you'll have to *shoulder* the blame, or *face* your investors. A good leader *backs* his employees, but if you don't *toe* the line you might get *skinned*. Did you *muscle* your way into that job? You might *eye* someone suspiciously, or wait for the police to *finger* a suspect. But if you need to get out of town, try *thumbing* a ride. You can ride with me if you can *stomach* the thought. I don't always sing along with the radio, but you might see me *mouthing* the words. Amazing English! |
Hey sindbad   , Your post is a linguistic delight! I love how you’ve turned the quirks of English into something so fun and engaging. How you weave body parts like head, shoulder, face, and toe into a narrative is so clever—it’s like a verbal dance where each part gets its moment to shine. Your examples highlight the versatility of language, showing how these words can flip effortlessly between physical actions and metaphorical meanings. I’d never thought much about how often we use body parts this way. Now, whenever I head out the door or shoulder a task, I’ll be grinning at your insight. That line about thumbing a ride or mouthing the words to a song? Absolute gold—practical and playful all at once. Your take on this is so refreshing—it’s amazing how you’ve spotlighted something we use daily and made it feel brand new. Have you thought about turning this into a series? I’d totally read more of your explorations into linguistic quirks. Amazing English, indeed—well done. You are a marvelous example of being footloose. It’s no wonder you can dance with the stars! |
| What is spiritual maturity? 1. Spiritual Maturity is *when you stop trying to change others, ...instead focus on changing yourself.* 2. Spiritual Maturity is when you *accept people as they are.* 3. Spiritual Maturity is when you *understand everyone is right in their own perspective.* 4. Spiritual Maturity is when you *learn to "let go".* 5. Spiritual Maturity is when you are able to *drop "expectations" from a relationship and give for the sake of giving.* 6. Spiritual Maturity is when you *understand whatever you do, you do for your own peace.* 7. Spiritual Maturity is when you *stop proving to the world, how intelligent you are.* 8. Spiritual Maturity is when you *don't seek approval from others.* 9. Spiritual Maturity is when you *stop comparing with others.* 10. Spiritual Maturity is when you *are at peace with yourself.* 11. Spiritual Maturity is when you *are able to differentiate between "need" and "want" and are able to let go of your wants & last but most meaningful !* 12. You gain Spiritual Maturity when you *stop attaching "happiness" to material things !!* "Wishing all a happy Spiritually matured life" |
| Ode to Friendship *CLASSMATES AND THE TRICKERY OF LIFE* There is something both amusing and tragic about classmates. When we are young, sitting side by side on stiff wooden desks, everything feels equal. We wear the same uniforms, complain about the same teachers, and dream the same big dreams. We believe, with the foolish confidence of youth, that life will reward us fairly. That the one who topped the class will top in life, that the one who struggled will always struggle, that effort will always equal success. But life is not a classroom. Life is a trickster, a mischievous storyteller who loves plot twists. Then one day, years later, we meet again at ordinations, weddings, funerals, airports, or by accident at a supermarket. And suddenly, we see what nobody warned us about. The boy who never did his assignments now owns a mansion. The one who won all the academic prizes is still searching for relevance. The one who was always quiet now commands boardrooms, while the one who once led every debate now sits in silence, waiting for an opportunity that refuses to come. And we ask ourselves: how did this happen? Nobody told us that life does not follow the rules of the classroom. That hard work is important, but so is luck. That intelligence is valuable, but connections sometimes matter more. That some rise not because they are the best, but because they were in the right place at the right time. That life does not grade us like exam scripts, it rolls the dice and sometimes, the results are baffling. There is a good side to all of these: no matter how far life scatters us, when classmates meet again, the years disappear. Titles do not matter. Bank accounts do not speak. We laugh over memories of forgotten nicknames, of teachers we swore we would never forget but now struggle to remember. For a brief moment, we return to a time when we were just young with dreams, before life stepped in with its unexpected script. *And just maybe, that is the real lesson: success is not just about who has more, but about who still has a heart that can remember.* |
| After every flight, Madras Airlines pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet" which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, documnt their repairs on the form, then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are actual maintenance complaints submittd by UPS pilots ("P") and solutions recorded ("S") by maintenance engineers: P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement. S: Almost replaced left inside main tire. P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough. S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft. P: Something loose in cockpit S: Something tightened in cockpit P: Dead bugs on windshield. S: Live bugs on back-order. P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear. S: Evidence removed. P: DME volume unbelievably loud. S: DME volume set to more believable level. P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. S: That's what friction locks are for. P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode. S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode. P: Suspected crack in windshield. S: Suspect you're right. P: Number 3 engine missing. S: Engine found on right wing after brief search. P: Aircraft handles funny. S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious. P: Target radar hums. S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics. P: Mouse in cockpit. S: Cat installed. P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget poundng on something with a hammer. S: Took hammer away from midget |
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