contrary proverbs

proverb: a short sentence, usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice.

A miss is as good as a smile
but
Half a loaf is better than none


All good things come to those who wait
but
Time and tide wait for no man


Clothes make the man
but
Never judge a book by its cover


Doubt is the beginning of wisdom
but
Faith will move mountains


Good things come in small packages
but
The bigger the better


Practice makes perfect
but
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy


The pen is mightier than the sword
but
Actions speak louder than words


Wise men think alike
but
Fools seldom differ


The best things in life are free
but
There's no such thing as a free lunch


Too many cook spoil the broth
but
Many hands make light work


Absence makes the heart grow fonder
but
Out of sight, out of mind

Dear Dad

Dear Dad,

$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think of anything I need, $o if you would like, you can ju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.

Love,
Your $on.


A week later..... a letter from "home"

Dear Son,

I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh.

Love,
Dad

H2O: Dangerous Chemical!

A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide."

And for plenty of good reasons, since:

1. it can cause excessive sweating and vomiting
2. it is a major component in acid rain
3. it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state
4. accidental inhalation can kill you
5. it contributes to erosion
6. it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
7. it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients

He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.

• Forty-three (43) said yes,
• six (6) were undecided,
• and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water.

The title of his prize winning project was, "How Gullible Are We?"

He feels the conclusion is obvious.

thanks to: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1RhI53/www.math.psu.edu/tseng/H2Ojoke.html