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!