“Everybody wants to shine, but no one wants to polish”
"Everybody/Everyone wants to shine, but no one wants to polish" means that everyone wants the rewards, but no one wants to put in the hard work. "Everyone wants to shine, but no one…
“Everyone brings joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave”
"Everyone brings happiness/joy to this office. Some when they enter, others when they leave" is a work saying that has been printed on many images. The origin appears to be this, from the…
“Everyone here brings happiness—some by coming in, others by leaving”
"All our guests/visitors bring happiness. Some by coming, others by going" is a saying that has been printed on many images. “EDWARD P. LYNCH, secretary of the ’Let’s Have Better…
“Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits”
"All things come to him who waits" was a popular proverb in the 19th century and is now popularly written as "good things come to those who wait." "Everything comes to him…
“Everything that can be invented has been invented”
Charles Holland Duell (1880-1920), the commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 1898 to 1901, supposedly told President McKinley in 1899 that the office should be…
“Everything’s funnier when you’re not allowed to laugh”
"Everything's funnier when you're not allowed to laugh" is a saying that's appropriate in many situations (such as government, business and schools) and that has been…
“Everywhere You Go” (Duane Reade)
"Everywhere You Go" is the jingle/motto of the Duane Reade drugstore chain. The company name was taken from the corner of Duane Street and Reade Street in lower Manhattan, with the first…
“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 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…
“Expectations are premeditated resentments”
"Expectations are premeditated resentments" is a saying of unknown authorship. "If the old saying that 'expectations are premeditated resentments' is true, then our…
“Experience is what enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again”
"Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again" is a saying that has been printed on many images. It was printed in an Illinois newspaper…
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted”
"Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted" is a popular saying that became even more popular when it was used by Randy Pausch (1960-2008) in his book speech…
“Facts tell, stories sell” (marketing adage)
"Facts tell, stories sell" is a popular marketing adage. A story that pulls all of the facts together helps to create a memorable sales presentation. "Facts tell, stories sell"…
“Fail fast, fail often” (business adage)
Failure is often encouraged in technological fields; lessons learned through failure can lead to success. Sayings such as "fail forward," "fail better," "fail early,"…
“Failed a job interview last week. Apparently a gangbang isn’t proof you can work in a team”
Employers often seek people who can work in a team. A joke was posted on Twitter on March 19, 2011: "Failed a job interview today. Apparently gangbang isn't proof that you have worked as…
“Failure is an event—not a person”
"Failure is an event, not/never a person" is a popular saying that has been printed on many gift items, such as buttons and posters. The saying is very popular in business; a business…
“Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of success”
"Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of success" is an inspirational saying that has been printed on many images. "In Western culture, failure is regarded as the…
“Failure is success in progress”
"Failure is success in progress" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "Failure is success in progress" was posted on Twitter by…