Acceptance
To accept the things I cannot change, be brave and change the things I can and have the wisdom to know the difference.
Learn to laugh at yourself - why be the one who is left out?
Brian, Wiltshire

Actions have consequences
Every action has a reation. Whether good or bad deal with the consequences and you can't go wrong plus before you find your prince you have to kiss as many toads!!
Cat, Devon

Heart desires
Always follow your heart.
Laura

Treatment of others
Always treat others as you wish to be treated yourselves.
Gillian, Stafforshire

Getting older
My mother always said when she was here with us, "Dont get old. It does not come on its own". I took this to mean enjoy the gift of life for every moment. Now i am having trouble walking i fully understand!"
Roger, Coventry

Laundry tips
Always separate your white laundry from your colours and never try to remove a stain with hot water as it will set it.
Alison, Scotland

Good advice
Never lower your standards to please someone else.
Carol, Keadby

In general..
If you can't help, don't harm, and never regret anything that made you smile.
Dianne, Wolverhampton

Thoughful...
Do unto others as you would have done to yourself!
Alice, Scotland

Wise words
Cut according to your cloth
Jennifer, Yorkshire

From mother to mother
You cannot tell children anything until they have a child of their own..all becomes clear there after...
Lauren, Notts.

New partner?
In any relationship always start off as you mean to go on.
Gill

Be good
Tell the truth and shame the devil.
Pauline, Manchester

Good advice
Handsome is as handsome does. There's many a big potato rotten.
Pauline, Manchester

Good advice
Handsome is as handsome does. There's many a big potato rotten.
Pauline, Manchester

Talking point
Never discuss politics or religion with a stranger.
Harold, South Yorkshire

Smart words
Never let anyone know how much you CAN do, then they won't come to expect it!
Crette, Grimsby

Making the bed
First the foot and then the head, that's the way to make a bed.
Laura, Devon

Friends for sale?
A friend you can buy, isn't a friend - anybody can buy them.
Chris

Not on the table!
Never put new shoes on the table, or the wearer will have bad luck. I still can't risk it!
June, Southampton

Good advice
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Susan, Cambs.

Keep schtum!
If you have nothing nice to say say nothing at all.
Karen, Kent

Food
A colourful meal is a nutritious meal.
Magie, Cornwall

No regrets
Always look ahead, there are no regrets in that direction.
Rosemary, Gainsborough

No gossiping
Take heed! Don't gossip. Weigh up and judge for yourself.
Anon.

Wise words
My mum always told me to always look after your man, as at the end of the day he would be the only one who looked after me. 30years later i'm still looking after him but boy does HE look after me.
Christine, Warrington

Wise words
Tomorrow is another day and your problem won't feel as bad in the morning!
Catherine, York

Wise words
Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today.
Margaret, Fife

Don't get caught short
My mum always said to wear clean underwear and this advice came in handy when I played a badminton match and glancing down realised I'd forgotten to wear my shorts. Thank god I had clean underpants on.
Mike, Cardiff

Flying the nest
If you want to keep your children, you have to let them go!!!!
Carol, Worcester

Bringing up the kids
My mother always says make sure your kids know that NO means NO and YES means YES, no inbetweens or maybes!!! As long as your kids know this life is easier.
Lou, Oxford

Family ties
However hard it may be, keep in touch with your family.
Maureen, Southend

Suffering...
What can't be cured must be endured.
Katrine, Barley

No porkies!
My mum, sadly now dead, gave me the best bit of advice which I have always used which was "Always tell the truth then you never have to remember anything."
K. Clayden

Wise words
The longer the rope the tighter the knot.
J, Somerset

Those winter woolies
Ne'er cast a clout, 'til May be out
Maureen, Dorset

Good karma
Always treat others how you wish to be treated yourself
Irene, Chester

If in doubt
It'll all come out in the wash
Charmain, Hull