WOMEN
“What’s the greatest water power know to man?”
“A woman’s tears.”
In her childhood, a woman wants love and protection.
In her teen years, a woman wants excitement.
In her 20s, a woman wants romance.
In her 30s, a woman wants appreciation.
In her 40s, a woman wants sympathy.
In her 50s, a woman wants cash.
WONDERMENT
A little girl was riding on a train for the first time with her mother. She was looking through the window with eyes opened wide in wonder. She would say, “Look, Mama, cows! Look, Mama, horses! Oh, Mama, houses!” Being a bit embarrassed, the mother turned to those sitting nearby and said, “My daughter still thinks that everything is wonderful.”
A passenger on a long train trip was so enthralled by the journey that every few moments he was heard to say, “Wonderful!” The passing scenery, the faces of the fellow passengers, even the smallest details elicited from him glad expressions of keen enjoyment. Finally one traveler, overcome by curiosity, asked him, “How is it that while the rest of us are worn out with this monotonous trip, you are having the time of your life and you keep saying, ‘Wonderful!’ ” He answered, “Until a few days ago, I was a blind man. A great doctor has just given me my sight and what is ordinary to the rest of you is ‘out of this world’ to me.”
—The Best of Vance Havner
WORDS
In 1675, Sir Christopher Wren laid the first stone on what was to be his masterpiece, St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. For thirty-five years he labored on the massive project, and in 1710 he presented it for inspection to his sovereign, Queen Anne. England’s grand monarch pronounced it “artificial,” “amusing,” and “awful.” Sir Christopher was delighted.
For in 1710, the word “artificial” meant artful, “amusing” meant amazing, and “awful” meant “full of awe,” “awe-inspiring.”
The six most important words are “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words are “You did a good job.” The four most important words are “What is your opinion?” The three most important words are “If you please.” The two most important words are “Thank you.” The least important word is “I.”
—David Weiss
Have you ever considered the awesome power of the spoken word? For instance:
Waiter: What’ll you have for dessert?
First Diner: Nothing for me.
Second Diner: I’m stuffed.
Third Dinner: Couldn’t eat another bite.
Waiter: It comes with the dinner.
First Diner: Ice cream.
Second Diner: Pecan pie.
Third Diner: Chocolate layer cake.