“The first draft of anything is shit”
Arnold Samuelson, a young aspiring writer from North Dakota, met up with his idol, American author Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961), in Key West in 1934. Samuelson became Hemingway's "boat…
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“The first duty of wine is to be red”
"The first duty of wine is to be red" is a French saying from the early 1800s, when red wines were strongly preferred over white wines. "Le premier devoir du vin est d'être…
“The first few weeks of Weight Watchers you’re just finding your feet”
"The first few weeks of Weight Watchers you're just finding your feet" is a popular fat joke that has been printed on many images. British stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr has often used…
“The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest”
"The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many ecards and posters. "The first five days after the #weekend are…
“The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest”
"The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest" is a jocular work saying that has been printed on many ecards and posters. "The first five days after the #weekend are…
“The first five florists I called today knew absolutely nothing about laying carpet or tile…”
A "florist" (someone who sells flowers) is not the same as a "floorist" (a seldom-used term for some who sells or repairs floors), but there are jokes. "The first 5…
“The first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, and the third wrecks it”
"The first generation builds the business, the second makes it a success, and the third wrecks it" is another version of the old saying: "It is only but three generations from…
“The first guy to discover milk probably did a lot of other weird shit”
Many people wonder about the first person who discovered milk from a cow. "#randomthought....to the guy who invented milk...WHAT THE HELL WAS HE DOING WITH THAT COW! O_o" was posted on…
“The first guy to discover milk probably did a lot of other weird stuff”
Many people wonder about the first person who discovered milk from a cow. "#randomthought....to the guy who invented milk...WHAT THE HELL WAS HE DOING WITH THAT COW! O_o" was posted on…
“The First Law of Economists: For every economist, there exists an equal and opposite economist”
"The First Law of Economists" (or "The First Law of Economics") has been jokingly given a "Newton's Third Law of Motion" spin: "For every economist, there…
“The First Law of Management: Kickbacks must always exceed bribes”
"Kickbacks must always exceed bribes" has been described as "The First Law of Management" or "The Hidden Truth of Management." John Peers collected the saying in 1978…
“The first loss is always the smallest” (Wall Street proverb)
"The first loss is (always) the smallest" is an old bit of Wall Street investment wisdom. A novice trader, at first, invests little and often has a stop loss. The first loss is usually…
“The first man gets the oyster; the second man gets the shell”
"The early bird catches the worm" is a proverb dating from at least the 17th century, and advising that the successful person gets there first. "The first man gets the oyster; the…
“The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook”
"The first million people to send me $1.00 will get a copy of my guide on how to become a millionaire using Facebook" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "The…
“The first myth of management is that it exists”
Business author Robert Heller coined a popular management saying (later named "Heller's Law") with the subtitle of his book, The Great Executive Dream: The first myth of management…
“The first Noel, the angels did say. You’ll be paying your bills from now until May”
The beginning of the Christmas carol "The First Noel" is: "The First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay. Mad magazine made a Christmas parody of…
“The first period is won by the best technician…” (wrestling adage)
A popular wrestling saying is, "The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart."…
“The first person to eat an artichoke had to be very brave or very hungry”
An artichoke can be difficult to eat. The proper way to eat it must be learned. Many people have commented on how hungry the first person to eat an artichoke must have been. "The first person…
“The first rule of firearm safety is to never let the government take your guns”
"The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "The first rule of firearm safety is to never…
“The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns”
"The first rule of gun safety is to never let the government take your guns" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "The first rule of firearm safety is to never…