What exactly is a STINKISM? A STINKISM is positive or inspiring quote with a STINKIN’ twist. New STINKISMS will be added regularly so keep checking back.
STINKISM #1
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” Mark Twain (Humorist, Writer, and Lecturer, 1835–1910)
STINKIN’ THINKIN’ Translation: Unforgiveness is like stepping in something that STINKS and blaming your shoes.
STINKISM #2
“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I’ll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I’ll give you a stock clerk.” J.C. Penney
STINKIN’ THINKIN’ Translation: If you want to be an average worker forever, do nothing because mediocrity has a way of finding you very quickly.
STINKISM #3
“My life has been filled with terrible misfortune; most of which never happened.” Montaigne
STINKIN’ THINKIN’ Translation: If you think terrible misfortune is following you, stop thinking.
STINKISM #4
“The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.” Maureen Dowd
STINKIN’ THINKIN’ Translation: Settle for less than you deserve, and you’ll deserve what you get.
STINKISM #5
Quote: Nature and wisdom never are at strife. ~Plutarch
STINKIN’ THINKIN’ Translation – Wise guys look toward the skies!