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Old sayings + wise words

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This thread is dedicated to  as he mentioned an old thread on this subject.

So, please share any 'wise' old sayings.

I'll start.

'A stitch in time saves nine'.

I'm curious about whether anyone under 50 mends (eg sews) their clothes to make them last in these days of cheap throwaways items.

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  • This was mentioned on Antiques Roadshow two weeks ago
    Bobs your uncle.

    The origin of the phrase goes back to 1887, when British Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil appointed his nephew, Arthur Balfour, as Minister for Ireland. 

    At the time, many saw this appointment as an example of favouritism, since Balfour wasn’t especially experienced. The joke was that it’s easy to succeed when Bob’s your uncle (literally)!  

    Arthur referred to Robert as “Uncle Bob,” and the phrase stuck. 

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  • This was mentioned on Antiques Roadshow two weeks ago
    Bobs your uncle.

    The origin of the phrase goes back to 1887, when British Prime Minister Robert Gascoyne-Cecil appointed his nephew, Arthur Balfour, as Minister for Ireland. 

    At the time, many saw this appointment as an example of favouritism, since Balfour wasn’t especially experienced. The joke was that it’s easy to succeed when Bob’s your uncle (literally)!  

    Arthur referred to Robert as “Uncle Bob,” and the phrase stuck. 

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