Today’s quote is from Aesop. Yup–he of the “Aesop’s Fables fame.” He did more than fables, though. He also gave us some pretty wise quotables…like this one:
“Adventure is worthwhile.”
Aesop
It’s true. Even if the adventure doesn’t go exactly as planned, you’ll always come back with a story or two. When we’re old and gray and can no longer take part in grand adventures, it’s these stories that we’ll remember most–and they’ll sustain us. 
In the mid 1800′s, lots of folks were trying to “move up” in society, and etiquette was big business. If you knew what the rules were and how not break them, there was a chance you could enter into high society.
Here are my Top 5 Etiquette tips from the deep past. See if any of these still ring true for you:
5. Never gesticulate in every day conversation, unless you wish to be mistaken for a fifth rate comedian.
4. Don’t use meaningless exclamations, such as “Oh, my!” or “Oh, cracky!”, etc.
3. Don’t respond to remarks to you with mere monosyllables. (Like “yo”..or ‘Sup?” maybe?) This is chilling, if not fairly insulting. Have something to say, and say it.
2. Don’t talk aloud in a railway carriage, and thus prevent your fellow passengers from reading their book or newspaper. (This is a tip we could STILL use on airplanes.)
and my favorite ancient etiquette tip of all:
1. Never ask a lady a question about anything whatsoever.
(Back then, women were not considered good conversational partners.)
I love quotes so much. They make you think, they challenge what you know, they help you grow, they make you laugh, and they expand your horizons. So when I come upon a really great quote, it makes me exceedingly happy to share it with you. Like today’s wonderful quote from Jonathan Campbell:
“Love is a friendship set to music.”
–Joseph Campbell
Isn’t it perfect? Much love and friendship to you today.
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