I completely agree with you JC. Appreciate all the things you have, stop and smell the coffee, instead of being consumed with constantly trying to attain more and more.

Wednesday Wisdom....


“Try, not so much, to become a man of success, but rather become a man of high value.” – Albert Einstein

“If tomorrow I go wrong, I would want to be hit so as not to bring harm to this thing of ours.” ~ Vito (Don Vitone) Genovese

“L’omini all’àutu e li scecchi a la via.” ~ Men in high places and jackasses along the road recognize each other. – Sicilian Proverb

As the famous Mark Twain once observed...

"Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."

"Everybody's a tough guy, until the real tough guy walks into the room." - Unknown

"All the glitters is not gold" - William Shakespeare

Confucius say...

"It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation."




Ain't that the truth...And I suggest certain people take heed of this sage advice. lol

Don Calogero advises…

“Be careful who you confide in. Few are worthy of such knowledge, the rest will have things to use against you down the road.”

. So true. Gotta be aware of what type of information you share and who you share it with. Sadly not a ton of people you can fully trust

Confucius say…

“Be careful who you vent too. A listening ear is also a loose tongue.”
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And "Don" Calogero advises us that...

"Your best friend today, could become your worst enemy tomorrow"

Confucius say...

"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." - Oscar Wilde


...ain't that the truth! lol

Confucius never uttered such words. He wasn't into God. He is someone who emphasized the importance of character, ethical behavior, and the cultivation of virtues. Whether you believe in God or not, it doesn't hurt to read Confucius. I've been an admirer of his for years.

That being said, you actually quoted Billy Graham

Thank you for that correction, Giacalone.

"Try and be original, it's worth much more than a poor copy."

Because, like the man once said, "It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation."

"Nobody watches you harder than the people that can't stand you"

Don Calogero teaches us...

"Never seek revenge. Rotten fruit will fall by itself."

. Absolutely. It’s not worth it damaging your reputation or morals by trying to seen vengeance on someone who has wronged you. Karma will take care of that

No doubt...

"If you don't like us, but still watch everything we do, then let's face it, you're a fan!" ...

Don Calogerop warns...

"When you're considered a threat, you're always a target"

"Do not underrate what you receive, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind" - Buddha

Confucius say...

"The hardest prison to escape is often your own mind"

And now I think its time for another installment of my famous "Wiseguy Wisdom" quotes, because lately we've been witnessing way too many copycats trying to mimic our style and every move...And as the old saying goes, "I feel the natives have been getting a little too restless lately." LOL


"I never worry about people copying us, because their next move can't happen until we make ours...so regardless of what they do, they'll always be behind us!" ...ain't that the truth!

Yours truly..."The Other Guy"

Don Calogero schools the aspiring young picciotti in his regime as follows...

"Always carry yourselves with confidence, because the question is not who is going to let us...it is who is going to stop us!"

Here's a little holiday "Wiseguy Wisdom" for this Christmas season...
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"He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”

Reflecting on Christmas spirit this Christmas Night...
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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is suddenly softer and more beautiful.”

"As you talk about us and fruitlessly plot behind our backs, you can also watch as God keeps blessing us and advancing us in front of your faces."

...and while you're back there, you can also kiss our asses!

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And while I'm at it, here's a little more food for thought... "Envy and jealousy are incurable diseases." - Robert Kraft