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In Collins Cobuild English Dictionary, highfalutin is explained as follows:
"People sometimes use highfalutin to describe behaviour that they dislike because it seems pompous, pretentious, false or foolish; an old-fashioned, informal word."
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posted by Jonathan Ooi @ 7.10.09
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Learn as if we will live forever; live as if we will die tomorrow.
If we continue to do what we have been doing, we will continue to get what we have been getting. If we want a change in life, we wil have to change what we are doing. ...by Jonathan Ooi
Desperation is the state of mind when you have no choice; inspiration is when you have a choice. So, be inspired. ... by Jonathan Ooi
He who knows not he knows not, shun him; he who knows he knows, follow him.
You can stop studying; but, you can't stop learning. ... by Jonathan Ooi
The trouble in this world is that the intelligents are full of doubt but the fools are cocksure.
You can be stupid; but you can't be lazy.
As we make more mistakes, we become more experienced. Hence, experience is nothing but a bag of mistakes. ... by Jonathan Ooi
The best way to learn is to teach; the best way to gain is to share. ... by Jonathan Ooi
As life is a continuous learning and changing process, we have to continue to learn, unlearn and relearn. ... by Jonathan Ooi
In all things we do, honesty is the best policy.
Don't stress up your life by telling lies for you have to constantly think of another lie to cover the previous lie. ... by Jonathan Ooi
In the learning journey, the more we know, the more we know we don't know. ... by Jonathan Ooi
When we do things with our heart, we will never grow weary and tired. That is what we call passion. ... by Jonathan Ooi
A house is built by hands; but a home is built with hearts.
Successful people don't do different things, they do things differently.
Tough times never last, but tough people do.
When we change our attitude, we change our destiny.
In communications, it is not what you say, but how you say it that makes the difference. ... by Jonathan Ooi
In business, it is not what you know, but who you know. That is called Guan Xi (relationship) ... by Jonathan Ooi
A Win-Lose partnership is exploitation; a Win-Win partnership is collaboration. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Even if you are very happy with your present job, never stop looking for a job because opportunities are there when you don't need them. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Don't judge others lest you be judged. Humility is always a virtue.
It is better to make one more friend than to have one more enemy.... by Jonathan Ooi
Yesterday is history, today is a gift (present) and tomorrow is an unknown. So, give our best today! ...by Jonathan Ooi
Banks lend you an umbrella on sunny days, but during rainy days, they want the umbrella back. ... by Jonathan Ooi
It is best not to work for a friend if you still treasure the friendship. ... by Jonathan Ooi
An optimist sees opportunity in every calamity; but a pessimist sees calamity in every opportunity.
Never say die until you try.
To get out of our comfort zone, we have to do the uncomfortable.... by Jonathan Ooi
Don't analyse till you get paralysed.
Success usually starts with a dream, and is achieved when the dream comes true. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Where there is a will, there is always a way.
By default, we tend to be negative in our thoughts and behaviours, to become positive, just act the opposite. You will be right most of the time. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Simplicity is beauty. Live simply. Live and let live. ... by Jonathan Ooi
The road to success is always under construciton.
Nobody plans to fail, but many fail to plan.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, in the right direction.
Everything that happens in life happens with a purpose. Understand the purpose, learn the lessons and move on to greater heights.... by Jonathan Ooi
Being happy or sad is just a personal choice of the day. Why not start your day on a happy note? ... by Jonathan Ooi
Most bosses have short memories. They only remember the wrong you did last month but forget all the good you did for the first 11 months. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Failure is the mother of success; but success clouded with arrogance is the mother of failure. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Charity begins at home.
When we are young, we use our health to exchange for wealth; when we get old, we use our wealth to buy back our health.
The best way to lead is to serve. Leaders must learn the servanthood of leadership. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Knowledge is power only when applied, or else it is just head knowledge. Try not to be a knowledge bin. ... by Jonathan Ooi
Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
Good luck or bad luck depends on whether you have worked hard. The harder you work, the luckier you become. ... by Jonathan Ooi
In the multi-tasking world, learn to be the master of all trades, but jack of none. ... by Jonathan Ooi
To be successful, don't just do what you like to do, but do what you have to do.... by Jonathan Ooi
If you don't even dream about being at the top, you will never be there by chance.... by Jonathan Ooi
If you cry because you don't have a pair of shoes, think of those who don't have a pair of legs. Be thankful and grateful for you have.... by Jonathan Ooi
Be the best you can be. Sky is the only limit.
Never bite the hand that feeds you. Be grateful!.
It is good to persevere, but don't persevere at the wrong thing.... by Jonathan Ooi
We tend to take what we have for granted; but begin to appreciate it when we have lost it.... by Jonathan Ooi
Love thy neighbours as thyself. Do unto others what you want others do unto you.
When the times are good, just wait, it will turn bad; when the times are bad, just wait, it will turn good.
There are always two sides to a story. Don't just listen to one side and jump into conclusion. ... by Jonathan Ooi
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