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September 20, 2012
Work/Businesses

“When the solution is simple, God is answering”

"If/When the solution is simple, God is answering/speaking" is a quotation that has been credited to Albert Einstein (1879-1955), a physicist who was known for finding simple solutions to…

June 30, 2018
Work/Businesses

“When there is a hill to climb, don’t think that waiting will make it smaller”

Entry in progress -- B.P."When there is a hill to climb, don’t think that waiting will make it smaller" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. HuffPostTHE BLOG…

August 20, 2016
Work/Businesses

“When there’s a big solar energy spill, it’s just called ‘a nice day’”

"When there's a big solar energy spill, it's just called 'a nice day'" is a jocular pro-solar energy line that has been printed on many images. "Hey #tcot…

March 21, 2020
Work/Businesses

“When this is all over, please continue to stay at least 6 feet away from me” (social distancing)

The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused "social distancing," where people distanced themselves about six feet away from each other. "When this is over please continue to stay at…

March 16, 2013
Work/Businesses

“When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary”

"When two men in business always agree, one of them is unnecessary" is a popular line that's been credited to U.S. chewing gum company founder William Wrigley, Jr. (1861-1932). The…

April 17, 2020
Work/Businesses

“When we do go back to work, we’re going to need at least a week’s notice to find our pants”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay in their homes -- where they did not dress formally. "Honest confession: If everyone was healthy and we could all go back to work…

November 12, 2020
Work/Businesses

“When we lose God, it is not God who is lost”

"When we lose God, it is not God who is lost" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "When we lose God, it is not God who is lost.…

December 18, 2014
Work/Businesses

“When work feels overwhelming, remember that you’re going to die”

"When work feels overwhelming, remember that you're going to die" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many ecards. The saying has been cited in print since at least…

July 21, 2019
Work/Businesses

“When writing the story of your life, don’t let someone else hold the pen”

"When writing the story of your life, don’t let someone else hold the pen" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "I like this RT @MidnightViews: When…

March 12, 2013
Work/Businesses

“When you go to Midas, you get a muffler” (go to a specialist for that specialty)

Midas (The Muffler Installation Dealers' Associated Service) is an automotive service center that specializes in mufflers (and was originally called "Midas Muffler"), but now also…

May 6, 2019
Work/Businesses

“When you have hit rock bottom and survived, there are very few things that can scare you”

"When you have hit rock bottom (before) and survived, there are very few things in life that can scare you" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is…

April 30, 2022
Work/Businesses

“When you haven’t even gone to sleep yet and you already can’t wait to get home from work tomorrow”

"I haven't even gone to bed yet and I already can't wait to get home from work tomorrow" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. "haven't even been to…

June 15, 2019
Work/Businesses

“When you learn how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts”

"When you learn how much you're worth, you'll stop giving people discounts" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "Once you realize your true…

October 24, 2015
Work/Businesses

“When you need something to believe in, start with yourself”

"When you need something to believe in, start with yourself" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying has been cited on Twitter since October 15, 2009.…

December 24, 2014
Work/Businesses

“When you promote a good engineer to manager, you may get a bad manager and lose a good engineer”

"When you promote a good engineer to manager, you may get a bad manager and lose a good engineer" is a popular saying of unknown authorship. "One loses a good contributor and gets a…

July 11, 2015
Work/Businesses

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on”

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying has been cited in print since April 3, 1919, when this…

November 14, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“When you realize that the two most profitable businesses are war and illness, it’s easy to understand what’s going on”

"When you realize that the two most profitable businesses are war and illness, it’s easy to understand what’s going on" is a saying that has been pinted on many images.…

October 22, 2013
Work/Businesses

“When you retire, you switch bosses—from the one who hired you to the one who married you”

"When you retire, you switch bosses -- from the one who hired you to the one who married you" has been credited to television comedy writer Gene Perret. The quotation has been cited in…

February 1, 2024
Work/Businesses

“When you said ‘friends with benefits,’ I assumed you owned a bookstore”

"When you said 'friends with benefits,' I assumed you owned a liquor store" -- or taco truck, or coffee shop -- is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images.…

September 16, 2025
Work/Businesses

“When you see the overly happy new employee smiling at work. ‘We don’t do that here’”

A popular work meme has the text, "When you see the overly happy new employee actually enjoying their day at work..." Someone is shown stopping the employee and says, "We don't…

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