Following a philosophy of life is always a challenge. We read great works by famous authors, learn lessons on how to live life to the fullest. We are often referred to the latest method tomes on 10 rules to do something. Sometimes we can learn much more from comments from simple folks. Below are listed some of my favorite Gumpisms taken from The Wit and Wisdom of Forrest Gump -
- Try not to screw up. This will satisfy a few people and amaze everybody else.
- Keep your bullshit detector in good workin' order.
- You may not be an idiot, but try not to be stupid.
- Most people don't look dumb till they start talkin'.
- Always try to do the right thing, unless your conscience tells you otherwise.
- To save energy, do not go out lookin for trouble; chances are, it will find you soon enough.
- Life can be one big toilet, so for all our sakes, don't make waves.
- If somebody says you have a problem with ignorance and apathy, just say, "I don't know, and I don't give a shit."
- Ignorance is the key to everything in life. An ignorant person is constantly surprised.
- Bein' an idiot us a lot of fun when ain't nobody lookin'.
- Rules are made to be followed, but there are exceptions to all rules - and I am one of them.
- Some people, like me, are born idiots, but many more become stupider as they go along.
- Your chances of winnin' the lottery get a lot better if you buy a ticket.
- If you don't know where you are goin', you will probably not wind up there.
- Nobody ever went broke sayin "good mornin'" to folks.
- Life must of been a lot simpler when the Indians ran this country.
- It is one thing to talk bullshit; it is another to believe it.
- Always be able to look back and say "At least I didn't lead no humdrum life."
Run, Forrest, Run !
So sayeth Euripedes for this weeks philosophy lesson.
"And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."
