Truisms are called truisms because they are true…true? Quotes are called quotes because so many have quoted and re-quoted them…correct? Well, I put it to you that they lie! Famous sayings and quotes are in fact not true … they mislead, misinform and deceive us. Under certain circumstances, they give us false hope and make us take silly decisions. Consider these famous sayings; clichés we use all the time; truisms that are can be gross falsehoods!

Time Flies

Not Really

Not Really

Really? Ever felt its speedy wings when you waited for the pizza delivery guy? Ever felt it slip away as you wait for your train on a crowded, squalid, smelly platform being jostled by harried travellers and callous coolies? Or while you wait for that special someone to arrive for your date?

People Realise Your Worth When You’re Gone

Probably Not

Probably Not

Rrrrriiggghhhtttt, if that were true some divorces would never happen. People would always remember your name and who you were. No one would ever get taken for granted.

Honesty is the best policy

Should all truths be told?

Should all truths be told?

Of course, it is! It is a terrific idea to tell your wife or girlfriend that they have put on weight. It is also a good idea to tell your friend who’s just been dumped that he will never find such a hot girlfriend again. You should also tell your dad that you intend to change into a short skirt once you leave the house. Let's face it some truths should just be left alone.

‘Tis better to have loved and to have lost…

Seriously?

Seriously?

This is only true for those sadists who prefer the pain of heartbreak to the happiness of having a successful and thriving relationship with a special someone. Oh and do try telling this to someone who has been cheated on, or has been dumped and who is convinced that he or she will end up alone and miserable for the rest of their life!

It doesn’t matter if you fall /fail

Thats if you are allowed to rise

That’s if you are allowed to rise

Of course, it’s OK to undergo humiliating, public failure. People forget it. Eventually. After they have dined out on your story of misfortune for a few (hundred) days.