1) We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
2) This too shall pass.
3) Everything that happens, happens for the best.
4) It takes two to tango (normally said while Bob was explaining that it was Henry's fault).
5) Where there is a will there is a way.
6) If you want something done right, do it yourself.
7) The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
8) Sticks and stones will break your bones, but names and faces won't hurt you.
9) If you can't say something nice, don't say it.
10) Paciencia! (this means patience in Spanish)
Bob was sure that he must have forgotten some quotes because Mom had sayings for many situations. He couldn't think of any more at the time he wrote them down.
Suzanne added 9 and 10.
Maybe we can all add some as we think of them.
Last revision: 4/9/2008
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