One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • @ettyblatant
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    44 months ago

    “You miss every shot you don’t take!” or similar. It’s useless, makes no sense, and is disrespectful to yourself and others.

    Which is why I love saying it to pricks at work.

    • @xenoclast
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      4 months ago

      It does work in the context of which it was given. Approaching a goal in hockey with the puck on your stick. And being Wayne Gretzky