“Don’t go wobbly” (“This is no time to go wobbly”)
U.S. President George H. W. Bush telephoned British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on August 26. 1990 about the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait earlier that month and United Nations Security Council…
“Don’t hate people for being unvaccinated. They were born that way”
One point made by people against vaccinations (such as Covid-19 vaccinations), is that unvaccinated is the "default" state. People were born that way. "Don't discriminate…
“Don’t hurt people and don’t take their stuff”
"Don't hurt people and don't take their stuff" is a Libertarian saying that has been printed on many images. Barbara Howe, a Libertarian Party candidate for North Carolina…
“Don’t just do something, stand there”
"Don't stand there -- do something!" has been cited in print since at least 1904. In the Disney film Alice in Wonderland (1951), the White Rabbit said, "Don't just do…
“Don’t keep calm. Destroy this corrupt government”
"Keep Calm and Carry On" is a famous British World War II poster. "Don't keep calm. Destroy this corrupt/corrupted government" is a variation of the saying that has been…
“Don’t keep calm. Destroy this corrupted government”
"Keep Calm and Carry On" is a famous British World War II poster. "Don't keep calm. Destroy this corrupt/corrupted government" is a variation of the saying that has been…
“Don’t keep calm. Go change the world”
"Keep Calm and Carry On" is a famous British World War II poster. "Don't keep calm. Go change the world" is a variation that has been printed on many images.…
“Don’t keep calm. Go out and change the world”
"Keep Calm and Carry On" is a famous British World War II poster. "Don't keep calm. Go change the world" is a variation that has been printed on many images.…
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down” (Illegitimi non carborundum)
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikipedia: Illegitimi non carborundum Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism jokingly taken to mean "don't let the bastards grind you down".…
“Don’t mistake activity for achievement”
Professor Mabel Newcomer (1892-1983) told her Vassar freshman class in September 1935: "You are the generation about to come into control and must prepare for this responsibility. Do not fill…
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument”
“You raise your voice when you should enforce your argument" is an admonishment that has been credited to lexicographer Samuel Johnson (1709-1784). Desmond Tutu, a South African social…
“Don’t retreat—reload”
Sarah Palin (the former governor of Alaska and Republican party candidate for vice president in 2008) tweeted on March 23, 2010: "Commonsense Conservatives & lovers of America:…
“Don’t scare the horses or the children”
The British actress Mrs, Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) is supposed to have said about an actor or about the playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), "I really don't mind what people do, so long…
“Don’t steal—the government hates competition”
"Don't steal -- (the) government hates (the) competition" has been a saying on bumper stickers and T-shirts since about 1984. It is not known who originated the popular saying. U.S.…
“Don’t talk about rope in a hanged man’s house”
"Don't talk about rope in a hanged man's house" (that is, don't bring up a sore point) is an old Spanish proverb. "Where have you found that 'tis good naming the…
“Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax the fellow behind that tree”
"Don't tax me; tax the other fellow" has been cited in print since at least 1910. "Congress, congress, don't tax me; tax that fellow behind the tree" became a popular…
“Don’t tell my mother I’m a politician—she thinks I play piano in a whorehouse”
"Don't tell my mother I'm a politician -- she thinks I play piano in a bordello/brothel/cat house/whorehouse" is a joke about how little people think of politicians. The joke…
“Don’t vote—it only encourages them”
"Don't vote -- it only encourages them" is a joke that television comedian Jack Paar told in May 1966. During the presidential election year of 1976, the saying was put on buttons…
“Don’t wait. Vaccinate”
"Don't wait. Vaccinate" (or "Don't wait to vaccinate" is a vaccination slogan that has been used by many health departments in the United States. "Don't wait…
“Don’t worry, the bars are there to keep the freedom inside”
"Don't worry, the bars are there to keep the freedom inside" was posted on Twitter by '⚒' on June 4, 2016. THe original tweet by trutherbotblue is no longer available.…