When negotiating the contract, remember that time is of the essence, so submit the signed documents by Friday.

When I displayed my painting at the gallery, someone scoffed, but I reminded them that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

After graduating, she felt that the world is one's oyster and began applying for jobs all over the globe.

When managers shout during meetings, remember that one's bark is worse than one's bite; they often threaten more than they actually punish.

My grandmother always told me that patience is a virtue, so I waited calmly for my turn.

When the team failed to score in the final seconds, the coach reminded them that a miss is as good as a mile.

After the accident and the mounting bills, he realized that life is not all beer and skittles and that hard work was still necessary.

I wish things would change faster, but sometimes you just have to accept that it is what it is.

Despite everyone's warnings, she still believes love is blind and overlooks many of his faults.

When planning the project, our manager reminded the team that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and arranged extra training for the struggling member.