When I was younger I was taught and believed the adage:
"Women and children first"...until I realized it implied "Men second", and I am second to no one.
"All's fair in love and war"...until I realized that without trust and truth there is no love.
"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do"...until I realized a man's gotta do nuttin'.
"A picture's worth a thousand words"...until I read "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
"Everything in moderation"...until I realized that love and freedom do not come in moderation.
"Experience is the best teacher"...until I heard Ayn Rand give a speech.
"Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration"...until I realized it is also 50% determination.
"If passion drives, let reason hold the reins"...until I realized that reason frees and fuels passion.
"Lightning never strikes twice in the same place"...until I had my second beautiful child.
"The love of money is the root of all evil"...until I realized it's the love of someone else's money.
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