I Don't Often Lose My Temper But 'inspirational Quotes' Make My Blood Boil

[hc4361]

I am a member of several online forums - local history, genealogy and other interests/hobbies and more and more people are posting cartoonish pictures with so-called inspirational quotes such as 'Every minute is precious, make them count'; 'A mother's love is unconditional, unconditionally love yours'. It makes me want to hurl my computer through the window. Thankfully I am able to quickly hide the posts.

Am I alone in my irrational hatred of such sentimental guff or do some people find inspiration or comfort from them?

[Ken4155]

If you can't stand the heat, stop burning the cornflakes.

[Mamyalynne]

I am a huge fan of fine writers, be they poets or philosophers and will sometimes drop a quote in where I think it appropriate but certainly not daily and never to assume or offend.

My temper is too precious to me to lose it over something like this.

[10ClarionSt]

I prefer this type of "inspiration":
A committee is something that lures a good idea down a dark alley, then slowly strangles it to death.

[anneasquith]

I recall Gloria Hunniford talking about white feathers, every time she saw one it was her daughter ( who was deceased ) . ,!!

[Mamyalynne]

....and true.

[Barmaid]

That'll put AH in a tizzy, Anne....

[anneasquith]

AH ?

[10ClarionSt]

Oh right. I always thought she was called Heather. But it was feather! Now I see!

[Barmaid]

Andy Hughes.

[10ClarionSt]

Right folks. This extra hour is making my tinnitus get louder and louder. Bed time! Byeeeeee!

[anneasquith]

Ooft, I’d best take cover .

[birdie1971]

No Anne, you're not alone.

[Spicerack]

Canary421
//"£3.5m to NHS",
mainly unfulfillable, but it takes in the gullible who are unable to comprehend anything more complex.//

Dear, oh dear,
Pride cometh before the fall.