What Is The Most Important Phrase Ever Spoken By Man?

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   quicksandposted 12 years ago

   What Is The Most Important Phrase Ever Spoken By Man?
   
   History has recorded thousands of quotes and sayings made by kings, writers, philosophers, scientists, and many other people who have been a part of history, having contributed in some way or the other to the progress of mankind ... or at least provided some entertainment to historians, scholars and those who interpret history! Surely you would have heard thousands of phrases quoted by famous people. Out of all these, which single phrase would you consider the most important? All yours!

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   A Little TRUTHposted 12 years ago

   “If you think you can, or if you think you can’t, either way you are right.  It’s the thinking that makes it so.” - Henry Ford
   
   Other highly successful people have stated this same truth over the centuries, such as Wallace Wattles, Napoleon Hill and Earl Nightingale, but Ford put it in the most concise and easy to understand way.

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well friends, the most important phrase ever uttered by man (hope you will all agree) is that single report of success made by Neil A Armstrong prior to speaking those famous words "One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap For Mankind!" ... Cheers!

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   tussinposted 12 years ago

   "Can I buy you a drink?"
   
   A lot of new humans originate with that question.

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      Insane Mundaneposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I don't think this particular query was about procreation, though...  LOL!

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for commenting, and cheers!

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   TIMETRAVELER2posted 12 years ago

   I once thought I made a mistake, but I was wrong!  OR...how about this one....I love you!

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, that's a good one and it does require a reaction. An equal and opposite one preferably! Lol!

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   fpherj48posted 12 years ago

   "Honey, I'm so sorry....I beg you to forgive me.  I know I was wrong, I know I was stupid......I know you're the best thing that has ever happened to me.  I'll do ANYTHING to make this up to you....Please, honey, I'm begging."
   
   **The single-most important thing a cheating man can say....as soon and as sincerely as possible....crawling on his knees, over hot coals, with his heart in his hand and a good athletic cup in place.
   
   You wanted something serious and profound?   Oops....my bad.

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Well these are common phrases and history will never record them! Lol! However, thank you for posting here!

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   Garifaliaposted 12 years ago

   "Where you are I've been......where I am you'll soon follow"
   the elderly to youth....so that there's more understanding and less judgement as well as caution to their actions.

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Sure, caution is needed in just about everything. Thanks for responding.

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   Larry Wallposted 12 years ago

   Thank You
   
   I have to give a longer answer so I will say it again.
   
   Thank You

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      Larry Wallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Every successful person, regardless of the profession or circumstances has said Thank You, Thanks or Thank God. I will stand by my original statement. Many profound statements have been made, but usually for specific reasons.

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   stiggiesposted 12 years ago

   I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. Thomas Jefferson said this. It relates well to sport. Gary Player (golfer) also used this phrase once.

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Sure, hard work brings success and success is the result of luck! Let's look at it that way?

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   austinhealyposted 12 years ago

   John Lennon's song "Imagine" in recent years

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      quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great musician he was!

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    quicksandposted 12 years ago

    Well my friends, I am referring to quotes made by prominent people who adorned the pages of history (at least one page) and changed the world. (for the better or the worse) As an example please check out what our friend "A little TRUTH" says about what Henry Ford is supposed to have said. That's a fine example.

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    c-m-hallposted 12 years ago

    Thought about Man as a species. Different famous quotes came to mind, but I'd have to say that: "Am I my brother's keeper?" seems pretty important on a lot of different levels.

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       A Little TRUTHposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Well, you raised another question.  The answer depends on what jurisdiction you are in.  If you are a subject of a Democracy, yes, you are your brother’s keeper.  However, under Gods law, charity is voluntary.

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    HoneyBBposted 12 years ago

    "Put a little salt in what you hear and sugar in what you say." Not sure where it originated but my Mom used to say it.

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hmm, sounds good. Thanks for your response.

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    CBartelmeyposted 12 years ago

    There are so many phrases that have become quotable, inspiring and thought provoking, however I don’t think I could possibly look to just one to hold the title of most important phrase ever.  So instead I will go with the theory that any phrase spoken by man is an important one, as every word counts and all words strung into a phrase have an impact to someone somewhere.

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Lol, the most important phrase for all time need not necessarily be the most thought provoking! Opinions may differ, and so everyone may have a favorite.

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    calynbanaposted 12 years ago

    I think that would have to be, "It is finished" of course not everybody will agree with me as to the nature of the man who uttered this phrase.

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Time to start all over, right? ... Cheers!

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    Suzanne Angwinposted 12 years ago

    To be or not to be.
                 or
    If it's to be it's up to me.

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Suzanne!

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    waybe2012posted 12 years ago

    Come again?  Whatever.  Nice tie.  I'm brushing my teeth.  It's in the mail.   Shut up!
    Why?  Why?  Why?  Because...to be continued in HUB

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       quicksandposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah, looking forward to that Hub!

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    Johnny2Ballsposted 12 years ago

    "Just the tip, just for a second, just to see how it feels."

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