Friday, February 27, 2015

Incorrect Quotations

Many quotes have been created in which they are not completely correct. Whilst looking through brainyquote.com, I came across a few of these types of quotes. Here are some of the gems I found, along with a description of why they are not accurate: 

  • “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” -Confucius
    • This quote does not go when applied to a swimming race. You need to stop eventually or else you’ll shrivel up from being in the pool water so long and you’ll die. 

  • “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -Og Mandino
    • This is true, unless you plant popcorn seeds. Those don’t harvest underground.

  • “If you can dream it, you can do it.” -Walt Disney
    • Yes, but what if your dream is cloning yourself to rule the entire universe. Would Mr. Disney really want that for the world?

  • “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” -Theodore Roosevelt
    • What if the night is cloudy and the stars don’t shine? What are you keeping your eyes on then?

  • “Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.” -Alfred A. Montapert
    • What if your problem is a person? DO YOU WANT TO BE A CANNIBAL?

  • “If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” -H. G. Wells
    • True, but why couldn’t you have gotten up yesterday after you fell?

  • “Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” -Helen Keller
    • Unless there is a crazy man with a chainsaw running after you. WHY WOULD YOU BE WALKING?


  • “One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.” -Euripides
    • That’s an awful lot of relatives.

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