Having been a farmer’s wife for 52 years, these sayings are all good. I can remember my father-in-law telling these quotes with a lot of his own. My husband went to the barn with his dad when he was 8 years old, heard, remembered & tells these stories often. We have 4 sons & 2 of them stayed farming, my hope is that one day their sons can quote their dads. It is a great life for kids learning to work, be responsible & enjoy the open air.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and beautiful story! It’s truly amazing how these timeless sayings connect generations and hold so much wisdom. Your family’s farming legacy and the values you’re passing down are truly inspiring. It’s wonderful to hear how the stories and lessons continue to shape your sons and, hopefully, their sons as well. Farming truly is a remarkable way of life-teaching responsibility, hard work, and a deep connection to nature. Wishing you and your family continued joy and success on the farm! 🌾😊
Haha, that’s a classic piece of sarcastic wisdom! Old farmers sure know how to keep it real with a pinch of humor. Thanks for sharing your joy (or should we say, joy management skills)! 😂
Wisdom in the Hillbilly's Ten Commandments: 1. Ain't but one God 2. Honor yer MA and Pa 3. No tellin' tales or gossipin' 4. Git yer hide ta Sunday meetin' 5. Ain't nuttin come before the Lord 6. No foolin' with another fellers gal 7. No killin', Sept Fer critters 8. Quit yer foul mouthin 9. No swipin' yer kin folks stuff 10. Don't be hankerin' fer it neither
Thank you for sharing the "Hillbilly's Ten Commandments"! What a clever and down-to-earth take on wisdom! It's amazing how humor can make life's values so memorable. Do you have a favorite one on the list? 😊
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! That's such a clever way to interpret the joke. Retirement truly is a mix of endless "days off" and somehow being busier than ever. Glad you enjoyed the humor-old farmers always have the best wisdom! 🌟
I was a boy of five sitting on my grandfathers lap as he mowed hay with a team of horses. When they started mowing they would usually fart quite a bit. I Asked gramps why they did that and he told me this pearl of wisdom - “A farting horse will never tire, and a farting man is the man to hire”. That was 78 years ago and I have never forgotten it.
Haha, that’s a great one! It’s amazing how those little pearls of wisdom stick with us through the years. I love the humor and truth in Grandpa’s words - something about the simplicity of farm life gives these sayings such a lasting charm. Thanks for sharing that memorable moment!
@@keithdickie7735 Oh, your dad must have been quite a character too! 😊 I love your grandma's quote - it’s such a clever and wise reminder about gossip. Those old sayings really pack a punch, don’t they? Thanks for sharing this gem; it’s one to remember!
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Learn from other peoples' mistakes. You ain't gonna live long enough to make em all yrself! Dunno where or when I heard or read that but its a very wise saying.
Thank you for sharing this gem! It's indeed a wise and humorous reminder that learning from others can save us a lot of trouble. Those old sayings have a way of sticking with us, don’t they? Feel free to share more if any come to mind-our community loves these pearls of wisdom! 🌟
When interviewing suspects I would use the, "When you find yourself in a hole quit digging." quote. But you left out one of my favorites. "Don't eat yellow snow."
@@LloydScharf It’s always good to have a bit of wisdom passed down from experience, especially when it comes to things like yellow rice! Thanks for sharing your perspective, it adds a fun twist to the conversation!
Haha, that's a good one! "When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty" really captures the essence of life’s tough moments. Sometimes we all need a little humor to get us through those rough patches. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!
Thank you for your comment! The cloud one is definitely a classic. We're glad it resonated with you and brought a smile. Stay tuned for more wisdom and laughs from our fabulous old farmers!
Thank you so much for sharing that fantastic wisdom! You're absolutely right - trouble has a way of sticking around if we give it too much attention. It's a bit like those mischievous farm stories we all love; they remind us to be careful about the little things that can snowball into bigger issues. Stay wise and keep those pearls of wisdom coming!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌍 It’s always wonderful to hear that people love the planet we live on. There's so much wisdom in every corner of the world, and we're grateful to share some of it with you. Stay tuned for more!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Farmers truly have a unique way of capturing life's wisdom. We're so glad you enjoyed these sayings, such timeless gems!
My Great uncle's, Ted and Tom once had a calf that was a pet to them. But when it got butchered neither of them wanted to eat it. "What's wrong, boys?" Asked Great Grampa, "That's good beef."
Haha, that's a classic! Sometimes, it's hard to let go of those pets, even if they're meant for the dinner table. I bet your great uncle’s had a good laugh about it afterward, though. The bond between farmers and their animals runs deep!
When my dad had his cow butchered, we kids didn't know because we were all out of the house by then. We a joined for a barbecue and it wasn't until halfway through that we were informed we were eating "Emily burgers"!@@Llianna12
I watched this for a couple of laughs. The one I liked the most was about hiring a lazy man to do a tough job, he will find an easy way to get it done. I always said that I was basically lazy, but the job had to get done. I found the most efficient way to do it.
That's a good one! Old farmers sure know how to turn wisdom into a laugh. Thanks for sharing this gem-it fits perfectly with the humor and wit we love on this channel!
My grandpa had a plaque hanging on his wall that showed a horse standing with a man and it said " you can lead a horse to water , but if you can get him to roll over and bark , you've got something ".
That's a good one! It's always better to learn from others' mistakes rather than repeating them ourselves. Some people just have to experience it for themselves though, no matter how much wisdom is out there!
6:00 A.B. Dick, founder of the industrial research firm, boiled a bunch of sows' ears & drew the goo into fibers he made into a purse. Human senses can't tell it from silk. It's in the Smithsonian.
@@bellakim93 You think that's something, engineers marked the 50th anniversary of the company by making balloons of lead foil & getting them to fly. Both of these were in the Old Farmer's Almanak.
Thank you for your comment! You're absolutely right-Mark Twain’s wit and wisdom have influenced so many, especially when it comes to humorous and sarcastic takes on life. He had a way of seeing the world that resonated with both old farmers and modern thinkers alike. Glad you
Haha, that's a classic line! Old farmers sure know how to deliver sharp wit like that-thanks for sharing your sense of humor with us! Keep those laughs coming. 😊
really had to laugh at: you don't have to outrun the bear-- just outrun the guy next to you. LOL. kinda like being a wise investor, ahead of the rest....
Thank you for your comment! 😊 That old farmer's wisdom truly hits the funny bone while sneaking in some sharp life lessons. Outrunning the bear (or outsmarting the crowd) really is the key-whether in life, humor, or investing! Glad it gave you a good laugh!
@@bellakim93 I've never owned a business that needed several employees (and neither did my mother) but it has occurred to me that business owners would do well to inquire which shifts potential employees would prefer to work and which shifts they are available to work. People who claim to be available 24/7 seldom are but people who say they are seldom do a full day's work for a full day's pay.
@@rogermetzger7335 Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's true-understanding preferences and availability is key for any successful business, no matter the size. Your thoughts align with the wisdom that old farmers often share: it's about working smarter, not just harder!
@@bellakim93 In the 1990s, one of my co-workers was a man who had lived and worked in California for a company that combined self-scheduling with shift differentials. More about that system at your request if you aren’t familiar with how it works. Mr. Beene would still have been working for that company were it not that his wife had left him and moved to Utah - and he had moved to Utah to be nearer to his son. Mr. Beene was the person who told me about his former employer combining self-scheduling with shift differentials. Such a plan had never occurred to me before. My mention of asking potential employees about their availability was because of my mother’s theory that people who have no other obligations or responsibilities than a job are seldom very efficient workers. Over a period of four years in the early 1970s, I hired dozens of people because I was the manager of a small factory in Pennsylvania but I hadn’t applied for that position. I was invited by the owner of the business to be the manager. It seems to me that most business owners and most business managers are in those positions because they want to come as close as legally possible to “owning” their employees - i.e. they thrive on being able to tell people not only what to do but how and WHEN to do it. In Pennsylvania, I continued to use the policies the company had in place (meaning that I didn’t ask potential employees about their schedule preferences or their availability) but I did suggest one change. I explained to the owner my theory that it would be more efficient use of the available space to increase the amount he had been paying as bonuses for employees who did more work than was required than to hire more employees. He implemented my suggestion.
That's a good one! Old farmers would probably say that some folks are out of sync with life no matter what time it is. Thanks for sharing this gem of wisdom with us!
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful insight! It's so true-most of the time, the things we worry about don’t come to pass. Life has a funny way of teaching us to let go and focus on the present. We’re glad this video resonated with you!
What a brilliantly sarcastic observation! Old farmers sure know how to put things into perspective with humor and wisdom. Thank you for sharing such a sharp and witty comment-absolutely fits the theme of this video!
That's a great one! Sometimes, it’s not about being right but about making the final call. It's all part of the fun in the workplace, right? Thanks for sharing this bit of wisdom with us!
Haha, that's a great one! It's so true - life can throw us into tough situations, but the real challenge is not letting ourselves get stuck there. Thanks for sharing that piece of wisdom with us!
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and witty comment! It's so true-real change always starts with ourselves, and sometimes that’s the hardest but most rewarding journey. 😊
That's a classic saying! It's a reminder that children often inherit traits from their parents. But sometimes, the hilarious and wise sayings of old farmers can surprise us, can't they?
Why should one not spread manure before a storm? I should think the rain would help the nutrients soak into the ground. And after a storm the ground would be more likely to be muddy, making it difficult to pull the spreader through the field.
Great observation! While rain can help nutrients soak in, spreading manure before a storm can actually wash away a lot of the nutrients, reducing its effectiveness. The muddy ground after a storm can also make it harder to spread properly. It's all about timing!
Haha, it seems like those old farmer's wisdom isn't the only thing that gets a good laugh! A sitting break can sometimes surprise us in unexpected ways, can't it? Thanks for sharing your humor with us!
@@Llianna12 true story my grandma use to say that to us when breakfast was done. She would say sitting breaks pants boys. It was her way to tell us to get up and go do something else so she could get us out of the way and clean up her kitchen.
@@williambasinger5859 That’s such a sweet memory! It sounds like your grandma had a unique way of keeping things lively and making sure everyone stayed busy. I’m sure those “sitting break’s pants” moments brought a lot of laughter to the family. Thanks for sharing that heartwarming story with us!
That's a fantastic take on life, and it perfectly matches the witty wisdom we love to share here! Thank you for contributing such a clever and insightful comment-truly a farmer's wisdom at its best. 😊
That's such a beautiful way to put it! Life really does have its storms, but the rainbow always feels so much sweeter after. Thanks for sharing that wisdom!
Haha, that's a great one! It's true-life's about precision, but sometimes we can afford a little wiggle room! Thanks for sharing this gem with us! Keep those wise words coming!
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I don't wish to be a meany, but some quotes lose their meaning when you rush through a "dash" and don't pause for several seconds. It should not be as quick as a comma.
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@bellakim93 I am a farmers son from Scotland I always will have a rural outlook on life although I am no longer involved in that industry. Slainte bho Alba!
@grahamfleming8139 " If you vote Liberal Democrat dont blame me for the outcomes😅" If I remember correctly, it was Will Rodgers who said, "I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a democrat" And to quote Milton Berle " You can lead a man to congress but you can't make him think".
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I've been exposed to a lot of quotes... Farmers with their quotes... Back woods Hill Williams and Willaminas with their quotes... My Grandma used to say "Don't count your chickens 🐔with a hatchet"🪓...😂 But some of the most profound and colorful came from my Basic Training Drill Sergeants... "Drill Sergeant, You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"... "Oh yeah Private? But I can %$#* sure make him wished he would have!"🪖😳
Having been a farmer’s wife for 52 years, these sayings are all good. I can remember my father-in-law telling these quotes with a lot of his own. My husband went to the barn with his dad when he was 8 years old, heard, remembered & tells these stories often. We have 4 sons &
2 of them stayed farming, my hope is that one day their sons can quote their dads. It is a great life for kids learning to work, be responsible & enjoy the open air.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt and beautiful story! It’s truly amazing how these timeless sayings connect generations and hold so much wisdom. Your family’s farming legacy and the values you’re passing down are truly inspiring. It’s wonderful to hear how the stories and lessons continue to shape your sons and, hopefully, their sons as well. Farming truly is a remarkable way of life-teaching responsibility, hard work, and a deep connection to nature. Wishing you and your family continued joy and success on the farm! 🌾😊
"If you think you're too small to make a difference, you've never been in a tent with a mosquito."
Good one! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it! Farmers always know how to keep it real. 😀
@@markblackman3168 or a yellow jacket.
@@markblackman3168 can I like having a bumblebee in your car
Small things add up to big things
Everyone brings Joy into your life......some when they come into it....and others when they leave😂😂
Haha, that’s a classic piece of sarcastic wisdom! Old farmers sure know how to keep it real with a pinch of humor. Thanks for sharing your joy (or should we say, joy management skills)! 😂
If you ain't the lead dog....the scenery never changes😂
Haha, that's some sharp farmyard wisdom right there! Thanks for the laugh!
Wisdom in the Hillbilly's Ten Commandments:
1. Ain't but one God
2. Honor yer MA and Pa
3. No tellin' tales or gossipin'
4. Git yer hide ta Sunday meetin'
5. Ain't nuttin come before the Lord
6. No foolin' with another fellers gal
7. No killin', Sept Fer critters
8. Quit yer foul mouthin
9. No swipin' yer kin folks stuff
10. Don't be hankerin' fer it neither
Thank you for sharing the "Hillbilly's Ten Commandments"! What a clever and down-to-earth take on wisdom! It's amazing how humor can make life's values so memorable. Do you have a favorite one on the list? 😊
@@fabulous_quotes
Work for the Lord, as His retirement plan is out of this world!
@fabulous_quotes Not really. They're all great. Reminds me of Mark Twain and Will Roger's.
I love the retirement joke. You never get the day off. It can go both ways: no day off from the retirement OR you keep busier than ever before.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! That's such a clever way to interpret the joke. Retirement truly is a mix of endless "days off" and somehow being busier than ever. Glad you enjoyed the humor-old farmers always have the best wisdom! 🌟
I love this one too! To add, a friend at church says: " Where in the bible does it say you get to retire while in the world?"
@@UncleFluster A good one, indeed.
Don’t wrestle with a pig…..the pig likes it. 😄 and….
Never slap a man chewing tobacco. 😂
Both of these made me laugh out loud! 😄😄😄
Glad they gave you a good laugh! Old farmers always have the best wisdom. 😄 Thanks for sharing your joy!
I need to write most of these down. One of my favorites is “never give up on something you think about every day”.
Thank you so much for your comment! It's amazing how the old farmers always knew how to live life with humor and heart. We're glad you enjoyed it!
I was a boy of five sitting on my grandfathers lap as he mowed hay with a team of horses. When they started mowing they would usually fart quite a bit. I
Asked gramps why they did that and he told me this pearl of wisdom - “A farting horse will never tire, and a farting man is the man to hire”. That was 78 years ago and I have never forgotten it.
Haha, that’s a great one! It’s amazing how those little pearls of wisdom stick with us through the years. I love the humor and truth in Grandpa’s words - something about the simplicity of farm life gives these sayings such a lasting charm. Thanks for sharing that memorable moment!
My Dad used to say the same thing 😊 My grandma had a good quote regarding people/gossip : "he who throws dirt .loses ground"
@@keithdickie7735 Oh, your dad must have been quite a character too! 😊 I love your grandma's quote - it’s such a clever and wise reminder about gossip. Those old sayings really pack a punch, don’t they? Thanks for sharing this gem; it’s one to remember!
All of them.....❤😂
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From the Zulu: "The most ferocious of rabbits still fears the most timid of lions."
That's a fantastic saying! Even the smallest wisdom packs a big punch. Thanks for sharing!
Learn from other peoples' mistakes. You ain't gonna live long enough to make em all yrself!
Dunno where or when I heard or read that but its a very wise saying.
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I really like the one ..grass greener on the other side, it's probably Astro turff !!! 🤣🤣🤣
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That was great! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Favorite! They all got good wisdom!! :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Farmers truly have the best wisdom. 😊
If it ain't broke don't fix it !
That's the kind of wisdom that stands the test of time! Thanks for sharing. 😊
More important today is: if it;s broke, don't hide it. Today they call it the elephant in the room and keep drawing the check by ignoring it.
@@DCherbonnier Great point! Sometimes facing the problem directly is the best way to solve it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
When interviewing suspects I would use the, "When you find yourself in a hole quit digging." quote. But you left out one of my favorites. "Don't eat yellow snow."
Thanks for sharing your favorites! "Don't eat yellow snow" is a classic! 😊
@@bellakim93 only us Yankees knew in the navy not to eat the yellow rice. LL&P
@@LloydScharf It’s always good to have a bit of wisdom passed down from experience, especially when it comes to things like yellow rice! Thanks for sharing your perspective, it adds a fun twist to the conversation!
Liked them all :)
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed them! 😊
When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty.
Haha, that's a good one! "When the chips are down, the buffalo is empty" really captures the essence of life’s tough moments. Sometimes we all need a little humor to get us through those rough patches. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!
I liked the one about the clouds.
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Changing me won’t fix u!
True! Old farmers know that wisdom like that grows deep. Thanks for sharing!
Never stand behind a coughing cow
been there done that not fun
Especially in the Spring when they're on new grass. Don't ask how I know.
Haha, that's some solid advice! I can't imagine the mess that could cause. Always better to stay in front of the cow, right?
@@Llianna12 Can't do it if you're working as an Artificial Inseminator, like I was.
😂😂😂
Trouble's like a puppy, play with it once and it'll follow you home.
Thank you so much for sharing that fantastic wisdom! You're absolutely right - trouble has a way of sticking around if we give it too much attention. It's a bit like those mischievous farm stories we all love; they remind us to be careful about the little things that can snowball into bigger issues. Stay wise and keep those pearls of wisdom coming!
Great laughs! Thanks! ❤
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I love this planet
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"If you knew how rarely people thought about you, you wouldn't be so worried about what they thought about you."
the mosquito in a tent and a bumble bee faster than a tractor. Great sayings. Farmers ARE the salt of the earth - in my book anyway!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Farmers truly have a unique way of capturing life's wisdom. We're so glad you enjoyed these sayings, such timeless gems!
Thanks for sharing!
Be careful when you follow the masses, sometimes the M is silent
Great one! Old farmers would surely approve of that clever twist.
😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣
My Great uncle's, Ted and Tom once had a calf that was a pet to them. But when it got butchered neither of them wanted to eat it.
"What's wrong, boys?" Asked Great Grampa, "That's good beef."
Haha, that's a classic! Sometimes, it's hard to let go of those pets, even if they're meant for the dinner table. I bet your great uncle’s had a good laugh about it afterward, though. The bond between farmers and their animals runs deep!
When my dad had his cow butchered, we kids didn't know because we were all out of the house by then. We a joined for a barbecue and it wasn't until halfway through that we were informed we were eating "Emily burgers"!@@Llianna12
I watched this for a couple of laughs. The one I liked the most was about hiring a lazy man to do a tough job, he will find an easy way to get it done. I always said that I was basically lazy, but the job had to get done. I found the most efficient way to do it.
That’s such a clever way to look at it! Sometimes efficiency really is the best friend of a “lazy” genius. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
This was terrific !
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If you don't answer the hard questions up front, the hard answers will confront you in the end.
What a deep and clever thought! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.
Very good
You can lead a horse to water, but if you can get it to lay on its back and float, you got something.
That's a good one! Old farmers sure know how to turn wisdom into a laugh. Thanks for sharing this gem-it fits perfectly with the humor and wit we love on this channel!
My grandpa had a plaque hanging on his wall that showed a horse standing with a man and it said " you can lead a horse to water , but if you can get him to roll over and bark , you've got something ".
The early worm gets eaten by the bird!
Haha, typical!
The second mouse is good advice 😂
Absolutely! Sometimes patience wins the cheese. 🧀😂
Life is like a box of Exlax. If you are not careful, it canbe a crappy situation.
Haha, that's such a clever twist! Old farmers really know how to keep things real with their humor. Life's full of surprises, isn't it?
Wise folks learn from other's mistakes; but not every fool learns from their own.
That's a good one! It's always better to learn from others' mistakes rather than repeating them ourselves. Some people just have to experience it for themselves though, no matter how much wisdom is out there!
6:00 A.B. Dick, founder of the industrial research firm, boiled a bunch of sows' ears & drew the goo into fibers he made into a purse. Human senses can't tell it from silk. It's in the Smithsonian.
That's a fascinating story! It’s amazing how creativity and resourcefulness can turn something unexpected into something valuable. Thanks for sharing!
@@bellakim93 You think that's something, engineers marked the 50th anniversary of the company by making balloons of lead foil & getting them to fly. Both of these were in the Old Farmer's Almanak.
@@slipstick985 That’s fascinating! The creativity behind these inventions is truly remarkable.
Life may be a good teacher, But it sure not big on vacations, LOL!
Haha, that's so true! Life doesn't offer many breaks, but it sure teaches us a lot along the way. Thanks for sharing that wisdom with us!
Don’t ever throw a rope on something that you can’t let go of
Farmers sure know how to mix wisdom with humor. Thanks for sharing!
A lot of Mark Twain in these!
Thank you for your comment! You're absolutely right-Mark Twain’s wit and wisdom have influenced so many, especially when it comes to humorous and sarcastic takes on life. He had a way of seeing the world that resonated with both old farmers and modern thinkers alike. Glad you
i wouldn't give him the time of day if i had 14 watches.
Haha, that's a classic line! Old farmers sure know how to deliver sharp wit like that-thanks for sharing your sense of humor with us! Keep those laughs coming. 😊
Remember, when dealing with people, 'Dirts dirt! It'll never be a rock!'
Great one! Farmers sure know how to keep it real with life’s truths.
really had to laugh at:
you don't have to outrun the bear-- just outrun the guy next to you. LOL. kinda like being a wise investor, ahead of the rest....
Thank you for your comment! 😊 That old farmer's wisdom truly hits the funny bone while sneaking in some sharp life lessons. Outrunning the bear (or outsmarting the crowd) really is the key-whether in life, humor, or investing! Glad it gave you a good laugh!
Here's a quote from my mother. She wasn't a farmer but she was the daughter of a sharecropper. "If you want something done, ask someone who's busy."
That’s a wise and timeless quote-your mother must have been full of practical wisdom. Thanks for sharing!
@@bellakim93 I've never owned a business that needed several employees (and neither did my mother) but it has occurred to me that business owners would do well to inquire which shifts potential employees would prefer to work and which shifts they are available to work. People who claim to be available 24/7 seldom are but people who say they are seldom do a full day's work for a full day's pay.
@@rogermetzger7335 Thank you for sharing your perspective! It's true-understanding preferences and availability is key for any successful business, no matter the size. Your thoughts align with the wisdom that old farmers often share: it's about working smarter, not just harder!
@@bellakim93 In the 1990s, one of my co-workers was a man who had lived and worked in California for a company that combined self-scheduling with shift differentials. More about that system at your request if you aren’t familiar with how it works.
Mr. Beene would still have been working for that company were it not that his wife had left him and moved to Utah - and he had moved to Utah to be nearer to his son. Mr. Beene was the person who told me about his former employer combining self-scheduling with shift differentials. Such a plan had never occurred to me before.
My mention of asking potential employees about their availability was because of my mother’s theory that people who have no other obligations or responsibilities than a job are seldom very efficient workers.
Over a period of four years in the early 1970s, I hired dozens of people because I was the manager of a small factory in Pennsylvania but I hadn’t applied for that position. I was invited by the owner of the business to be the manager. It seems to me that most business owners and most business managers are in those positions because they want to come as close as legally possible to “owning” their employees - i.e. they thrive on being able to tell people not only what to do but how and WHEN to do it.
In Pennsylvania, I continued to use the policies the company had in place (meaning that I didn’t ask potential employees about their schedule preferences or their availability) but I did suggest one change. I explained to the owner my theory that it would be more efficient use of the available space to increase the amount he had been paying as bonuses for employees who did more work than was required than to hire more employees. He implemented my suggestion.
I've raised pigs for food. I once named one of them "The".
That’s a clever name! We’re sure “The” brought a lot of laughs to your farm. Thanks for sharing your story!
"A broken clock is right twice a day. But some people can't even manage that."
That's a good one! Old farmers would probably say that some folks are out of sync with life no matter what time it is. Thanks for sharing this gem of wisdom with us!
From Ukraine: "The only hand that will wipe your tears is your own."
A flat tire still has air in it , its all at the top.
Haha, that's a great way to look at it! Sometimes, it's all about finding the silver lining. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Most things I worry about never happen anyway
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful insight! It's so true-most of the time, the things we worry about don’t come to pass. Life has a funny way of teaching us to let go and focus on the present. We’re glad this video resonated with you!
Politicians & fools think they're in charge when they're both on a log drifting downstream toward the niagra falls.
What a brilliantly sarcastic observation! Old farmers sure know how to put things into perspective with humor and wisdom. Thank you for sharing such a sharp and witty comment-absolutely fits the theme of this video!
...the boss may not always be right... but he is always the boss.
That's a great one! Sometimes, it’s not about being right but about making the final call. It's all part of the fun in the workplace, right? Thanks for sharing this bit of wisdom with us!
The version I heard was: "Gossip is like manure. The more you wallow in it, the more you smell."
It's not the falling in the manure that's the problem-- It's staying in it.
Haha, that's a great one! It's so true - life can throw us into tough situations, but the real challenge is not letting ourselves get stuck there. Thanks for sharing that piece of wisdom with us!
You cant change nobody except your 8:09 self
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and witty comment! It's so true-real change always starts with ourselves, and sometimes that’s the hardest but most rewarding journey. 😊
*Let the Sunshine In...*
Old farmers know-sunshine brings crops and smiles! 🌞🌾 Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
If you’re standing in a hole, it’s time to stop digging.
This applies to so very many situations.
Absolutely, that wisdom fits just about every sticky situation in life! Thanks for pointing it out.
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
That's a classic saying! It's a reminder that children often inherit traits from their parents. But sometimes, the hilarious and wise sayings of old farmers can surprise us, can't they?
The early bird gets the worm ,but the early worm gets eat ,it's important to know which one you are.
Thank you for sharing this gem, it's both thought-provoking and hilarious, just like the wisdom of old farmers!
Why should one not spread manure before a storm? I should think the rain would help the nutrients soak into the ground. And after a storm the ground would be more likely to be muddy, making it difficult to pull the spreader through the field.
Great observation! While rain can help nutrients soak in, spreading manure before a storm can actually wash away a lot of the nutrients, reducing its effectiveness. The muddy ground after a storm can also make it harder to spread properly. It's all about timing!
Sitting break’s pants
Haha, it seems like those old farmer's wisdom isn't the only thing that gets a good laugh! A sitting break can sometimes surprise us in unexpected ways, can't it? Thanks for sharing your humor with us!
@@Llianna12 true story my grandma use to say that to us when breakfast was done. She would say sitting breaks pants boys. It was her way to tell us to get up and go do something else so she could get us out of the way and clean up her kitchen.
@@williambasinger5859 That’s such a sweet memory! It sounds like your grandma had a unique way of keeping things lively and making sure everyone stayed busy. I’m sure those “sitting break’s pants” moments brought a lot of laughter to the family. Thanks for sharing that heartwarming story with us!
Don't go cleanin' off your neighbors porch while yours is dirty.
A timeless piece of advice! It reminds us to focus on our own shortcomings before criticizing others.
Don’t eat yellow snow.
Haha, classic farmer wisdom! Thanks for the laugh!
It's hard to see the picture, if your in it.
True! Sometimes stepping back is the only way to see the whole picture clearly. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
@bellakim93 positive affirmations, love.
@@Aintegrator Thank you for the positive vibes, love.
Schoharie Larry was here
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed the farmer wisdom!
Tighter than a bulls butt during fly season.
Haha, that's a good one! Irish wit always knows how to make us laugh with some sharp humor. Thanks for sharing!
Mouse with the shortest tail gets in the hole quicker. Mouse with the longest tail get more milk outta the jug.
That's a fantastic take on life, and it perfectly matches the witty wisdom we love to share here! Thank you for contributing such a clever and insightful comment-truly a farmer's wisdom at its best. 😊
You have to go through the rain to get to the rainbow.
That's such a beautiful way to put it! Life really does have its storms, but the rainbow always feels so much sweeter after. Thanks for sharing that wisdom!
You can lead a horse to eater but you can't throw it in
That's a classic twist! Thanks for sharing your witty humor!
I wonder how many of those originated with writers from New York City?
Great question! While many sayings might have rural roots, city writers definitely add their own twist to the humor!
Don't count your goats before they escape.
Wise words with a hilarious twist! It’s true-life has a way of surprising us when we least expect it. Thanks for sharing this witty gem!
close only counts in horse shoes hand grenades and slow dancing
Haha, that's a great one! It's true-life's about precision, but sometimes we can afford a little wiggle room! Thanks for sharing this gem with us! Keep those wise words coming!
And atomic bombs
Why is there background "music" when the narrator is speaking? That makes no sense.
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I don't wish to be a meany, but some quotes lose their meaning when you rush through a "dash" and don't pause for several seconds. It should not be as quick as a comma.
You need someone with a Southern accent reading these. They don't sound right.
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestion. A Southern accent would definitely add a special touch to the content. We’ll keep that in mind for future videos!
If you vote Liberal Democrat dont blame me for the outcomes😅
Thank you for sharing your perspective! Humor can always bring us together. 😊
@bellakim93 I am a farmers son from Scotland I always will have a rural outlook on life although I am no longer involved in that industry.
Slainte bho Alba!
@@grahamfleming8139 It's great to hear how your rural roots still shape your perspective on life.
@grahamfleming8139
" If you vote Liberal Democrat dont blame me for the outcomes😅"
If I remember correctly, it was Will Rodgers who said,
"I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a democrat"
And to quote Milton Berle
" You can lead a man to congress but you can't make him think".
I do not want to see this yet I cannot delete it it has to keep going until the end I have to turn out TH-cam turn off TH-cam to get rid of it
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I'd seen it once that I could not delete it until it's complete again without going out of TH-cam. It was good but I couldn't delete it in the middle of it if I had realized I'd seen it before. I had to go out of TH-cam to get away from it. Yes it was good but I did not want to see you in a second time
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@bellakim93 he's not your friend
Click on the video and it will stop playing. Then put your cursor/the arrow, on another video - you should have a vertical selection on the right side of your screen, click on it and the new video will play.
True but not original at all. What was the point of you posting this?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Our goal is to bring a smile and a bit of wisdom to our audience by highlighting quotes that resonate with life experiences. Even if the quotes aren’t entirely original, we hope their humor and insight brighten your day. 😊
Your thumbnail sucks. That is obviously a model/actor playing your farmer. This AI nonsense gets real old fast.
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@@Llianna12, It was also a little off. It just didn't seem quite natural.
I've been exposed to a lot of quotes...
Farmers with their quotes...
Back woods Hill Williams and Willaminas with their quotes...
My Grandma used to say "Don't count your chickens 🐔with a hatchet"🪓...😂
But some of the most profound and colorful came from my Basic Training Drill Sergeants...
"Drill Sergeant, You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"...
"Oh yeah Private? But I can %$#* sure make him wished he would have!"🪖😳
Wow, what a treasure trove of wisdom and humor you've shared! Those quotes from your grandma and your Drill Sergeants are absolute gems.
You can lead a horse to water, but if you can get it to lay on its back and float, you got something.
If the background music weren't in the foreground, I would have believed this stuff 😂