may God have mercy on your soul, for you cannot escape the consequences of your actions.

When debating policy, remember: facts don't care about your feelings, so base decisions on evidence rather than emotion.

When the officiant paused and asked if anyone objected, a nervous uncle in the back shouted, 'speak now or forever hold your peace,' and everyone turned to look.

She leaned in and whispered, 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours,' making it clear she expected a favor in return.

When he began giving tips to the veteran mechanic, I told him, don't teach your grandmother how to milk ducks, since she's been fixing engines for forty years.

I know you're excited about the grant, but don't count your chickens before they're hatched — wait until the award is official.

Before committing our resources to a single venture, remember, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Before we leave, would you mind putting on your seat belt?

Before sending the email, he remembered his mentor's advice that you don't dip your pen in the company inkwell, so he refrained from adding any personal remarks.