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May 25, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Treat everyone like a gentleman. Not because they are, but because you are”

"Be kind to people. Not because they're nice, but because you are" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.…

May 24, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Treat everyone with love, even those who are rude to you, not because they are not nice, but because you are nice”

"Be kind to people. Not because they're nice, but because you are" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.…

May 24, 2026
Work/Businesses

“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice, but because you are”

"Be kind to people. Not because they're nice, but because you are" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means to be kind,whether it is appreciated or not.…

September 26, 2016
Work/Businesses

“Treat the janitor the same way you treat the CEO”

"Treat the janitor the same level of respect as the CEO" is a saying that has been printed on GIFs. The saying does not appear to have a specific origin. "He would treat the janitor…

April 26, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Tremendously Grateful It’s Friday” (TGIF)

"TGIF" usually stands for "Thank God It's Friday," but sometimes -- perhaps to remove "God" from the saying -- it stands for "Tremendously Grateful It's…

February 2, 2024
Work/Businesses

“Tried the pay phone, but used my donor card instead of my calling card. It cost me an arm and a leg”

Some people get the cards in their wallet mixed up. "I was soooo pissed I went to call a cab from the phone box and put in me donor card instead of me phone card.....cost me an arm and a…

January 20, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Tried to start a dating site for chickens, but it didn’t work out. It was hard to make hens meet”

Many businesses "try to make ends meet," but what if it's a chicken business? "This Malkin is a very punny man. He described a poultry farmer as a man just trying to make hens…

May 7, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Trust because you are willing to accept the risk, not because it’s safe or certain”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterDaily Life Quotes@Life__Quotes“Trust because you are willing to accept the risk, not because it’s safe or certain.” Anonymous #quote4:42 AM - 6 May 2018

September 29, 2019
Work/Businesses

“Trust is like a paper. once it’s crumpled it can’t be perfect again”

"Trust is like a paper. once it's crumpled it can't be perfect again" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Photo: nostalgicbliss: TRUST is like a paper, once…

April 25, 2015
Work/Businesses

“Try and fail, but don’t fail to try”

"Try and fail, but don't fail to try" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. "Is it not better to try and fail than to fail without trying?" was…

June 14, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Try is a small word that makes a big difference”

"If you try, you risk failure. If you don’t, you ensure it" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "To try when there is little hope…

October 8, 2025
Work/Businesses

“Try not to be a cunt.—Buddha”

"Tomorrow isn't promised. Be a cunt today" and "Don't be a cunt" are sayings that have been printed on many images. X/Twitter Kelsey @queenoftherad "Try not to be…

June 15, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions” (“trust” backronym)

"Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "trust." This was given under "AACRONYMS" (Alcoholics Anonymous + acronyms) on the…

July 14, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand the behaviour of some people is like trying to smell the colour 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color 8”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

July 15, 2023
Work/Businesses

“Trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color 9”

"Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Colors and numbers have no smell, and there is no…

March 28, 2017
Work/Businesses

“Tuesday is just Monday’s ugly sister”

Monday is the start of the work week and is often a hated day. Tuesday is often disliked as well. "Tuesday is just Monday's ugly sister" is a one-line saying that has been printed on…

May 24, 2018
Work/Businesses

“Tuesday isn’t so bad. It’s a sign that I’ve somehow survived Monday”

"Tuesday isn't so bad. It's a sign that I've/you've somehow survived Monday" is a Tuesday saying that has been printed on several images. Monday is a normal start of…

January 21, 2025
Food/DrinkTime/WeatherWork/Businesses

“Tuesday, also known as Monday II.  Coffee, please”

"Tuesday, also known as Monday II. Coffee, please" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. Monday is the traditional start of the work week, and is disliked by many…

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