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    Paraprosdokian

    Paraprosdokian:

    A figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is
    surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation.
    "Where there's a will, I want to be in it."

    1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and
    beat you with experience.

    2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.

    3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear
    bright until you hear them speak.

    4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

    5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

    6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

    7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in
    a fruit salad.

    8. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then
    proceed to tell you why it isn't.

    9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is
    research.

    10. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train
    stops. On my desk, I have a work station.

    11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

    12. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case
    of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'

    13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

    14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street
    with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

    15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a
    successful man is usually another woman.

    16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

    17. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I
    stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

    18. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to
    skydive twice.

    19. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live
    with.

    20. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so
    they can't get away.

    21. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

    22. You're never too old to learn something stupid.

    23. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you
    hit the target.

    24. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

    25. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

    26. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing
    in a garage makes you a car.

    27. A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in such a way that
    you look forward to the trip.

    28. Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish
    they were.

    29. I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon, and
    a shot of tequila.

    30. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire
    Department usually uses water.


    Words of Wisdom

    "The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.


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    remind me of Sir Winston Churchill ,master of Paraprosdokian phrase
    “A modest man, who has much to be modest about.” — Winston Churchill (of Clement Atlee)
    “If you are going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill
    “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing – after they’ve tried everything else.” Winston Churchill
    ''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''


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    My favorite expression of all time has to be:

    " Love your enemies, in case your friends turn out to be b*stards"


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    Quote Originally Posted by Englishman2010 View Post
    Paraprosdokian:

    4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

    6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

    13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

    17. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I
    stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Englishman2010 View Post
    Paraprosdokian...............


    Another great tickler post Ian.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Englishman2010 View Post
    Words of Wisdom

    "The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
    >>--DonahMichael-->>


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