“Exceptions prove the rule—and wreck the budget”
A budget often comes with conditions or exceptions. "'Exceptions prove the rule' -- and wreck the family budget" was written by newspaper columnist Olin Miller in May 1963.…
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“Excrement living on increment”
British writer and journalist Hugh Kingsmill (1889-1949) once described the old pensioners living at a seaside hotel as "excrement living on increment." The infrequently used expression…
“Excuse me, how do I get to a hospital quickly?”/“Just stand in the middle of the road for a while.”
A hospital joke is: Stranger: "Excuse me, how do I get to the hospital quickly?"Me: "Just stand in the middle of the road for a while." That is, the person standing in the…
“Excuses are like armpits. Everyone has them, and they all stink”
"Excuses are like armpits. Everyone has them, and they all stink" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "All excuses are like armpits: We all have them and they call…
“Excuses are the nails used to build the house of failure”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Awaken the Greatness Within (September 6, 2017)35 Motivational Quotes On ExcusesBy Asad Meah(...)25. “Excuses are the nails used to build the house of failure.” Jim Rohn
“Excuses are the rocks where our dreams are crushed”
"Excuses are the rocks where our dreams are crushed" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. American author, keynote speaker, angel investor and entrepreneur Tim…
“Excuses don’t burn calories”
"Excuses don't burn calories" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Origin of the saying is unknown, but the blog Excuses Don't Burn Calories began on…
“Excuses don’t construct monuments. Action does”
"Excuses don't construct monuments. Action does" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying is from Canadian author and motivation speaker Robin…
“Excuses don’t save animals”
"Excuses don't save animals" is a vegan saying that has been printed on many images. "Excuses don’t save animals. Going #vegan does!" was posted on Twitter by Mercy For…
“Execute justice, not people”
"Execute justice, not people" is a popular slogan used by people who are against the death penalty. The slogan is often printed on a sign for a protest made at a courthouse or a prison.…
“Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it”
"Work out because you love your body, not because you hate it" (or "Exercise/Train because you love your body, not because you hate it") is an exercise saying that has been…
“Exercise bikes get you nowhere”
""Exercise bikes get you nowhere" is a jocular one-line saying that has been printed on T-shirts. "Exercise bikes get you nowhere - except towards fitness without being rained…
“Exercise can add years to your life” (joke)
"Exercise can add years to your life.. For example I ran a mile today and now I feel like I'm 95" is a joke that was cited on Twitter on April 7, 2014. The original author of the…
“Exercise changes the outside. Running changes the inside”
"Exercise changes the outside. Running changes the inside" is a motivational saying that has been printed on posters. The website Our Sole Intent promoted the saying on September 10,…
“Exercise gives you energy, but you need energy to exercise. Sounds like a pyramid scheme to me”
"Exercise gives you energy, but you need energy to exercise. Sounds like a pyramid scheme to me" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Exercise gives you energy but you…
“Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate”
"Whenever I say the word 'exercise' I wash my mouth out with chocolate" (or "Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise' I wash my mouth out with chocolate"…
“Exercise is bunk—if you are healthy, you don’t need it”
The automaker Henry Ford (1863-1947) said "history is more or less bunk" in a 1916 newspaper interview. Ford is also usually credited with saying, "Exercise is bunk. If you are…
“Exercise is just self-harm, but with benefits”
Exercise is often painful, but it can be a "good" kind of pain. "Exercise is just glorified self-harm" was posted on Twitter by Chris on May 23, 2010. "Don't let…
“Exercise is more difficult the more you need it”
"Exercise is more difficult the more you need it" was posted on Reddit -- Showerthoughts on July 17, 2021. That is, the people who most need to work out are too fat and unfit to do much…
“Exercise makes you look better naked. So does alcohol. Your choice”
"Exercise makes you look better naked. So does alcohol/beer/champagne/tequila/vodka/whiskey/wine. Your choice" is a jocular drinking saying that has been printed on many images.…