Mom: "Just do your best and to hell with the rest," which she probably borrowed from someone. Nana: "Everything in moderation," which I know she borrowed, probably from some saint whose name I've forgotten.
I know you believe you understand what you think I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. They required my favorite quote in my high school year book. I think that is still it! and I don't remember who said it.
My one liner is this -- BE THE MEDICINE ... meaning: behaving in a way that lightens a mood lends encouragement embraces difference celebrates similarities brings light not heat heals hearts, minds, relationships and spirits The corollary is: SOMETIMES THE MEDICINE IS BITTER ... meaning: shattering toxic illusions, calling out destructive BS, not tolerating bullying , pointing out passive aggression, fighting injustice at root of suffering can create more pain similar to ripping off a band-aid