Better late than never – considering the poor condition of roads and breakdown of the transportation systems in cities, late coming has become the rule rather than the exception. If it is not the bus then it is the late running of local trains or the traffic jams or the sudden passing through of some political dignitary. Many organizations allow late coming within limits.
Barking dogs seldom bite – in the civilized world, this is what we have noticed about those who ae into politics. It is customary for them to shout off their mouths to impress the audience. They know that they are putting on a show, especially during elections. We also know that it’s all a drama - they make hollow promises and do not mean what they say. We grin and bear it because the show must go on.
Birds of a feather flock together – yes, initially they do – but only till such time that they find their firm footings by which time it all becomes a fight for the survival of the fittest with no holds barred. The cream of the youth flock to coaching classes to secure one of the first hundred slots and the annual JEEs for admission to prestigious Institutions are the best example.
Charity begins at home – how so very right. First you must keep your wife happy, she has to cook your meals and keep your bed warm. Then keep your kids happy otherwise they will not allow you to enjoy your news spots. Then keep the bartan majnewalee happy otherwise she may suddenly vanish – leaving your wife mad as a hatter.
Cowards die many times before their death, the valiant dies only but once – life today is indeed tough. We must have faced some situation or another when we have wished that we were dead and wanted to see how the world goes on without you. And, for some of us, this takes place a number of times in our life.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you – this is what we must follow meticulously. When invited to a party, do not bring any gift. Instead bring a bouquet of flowers and an Archie’s card. Gifts have gone out of fashion because, usually, everyone brings the same or similar items – cheap products wrapped in attractive wrappings containing very little of use.
Do not count your chickens until they are hatched – this is especially true for those who love to purchase lottery tickets or participate in online lotteries that are reportedly doing roaring business. Do not begin building castles in the air because they will most certainly crash all around you like a pack of cards. Moreover, once the word leaks out that you have won a lottery, your life could become miserable. Becoming a millionaire is not a simple affair – remember the movie ‘Malamal Weekly’?
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