I love proverbs and we eat quite a bit of New York Style Chinese food. They give you fortune cookies with your order and I started actually reading them and these are the ones I have kept over the years. Some are actually very true! My favorites are below.

• Calamity is the touchstone of a brave mind.
• Solid gains are possible today, but with a headache.
• Everything you add to the truth, subtracts from the truth.
• Your meaning of love is special... Why not share it?
• Everything you add to the truth subtracts from the truth.
• You will be reunited with old friends.
• Every important call is a close one.
• You are truly smart.
• It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who your really are.
• No problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking.
• Not having a goal is more to be feared than not reaching one.
• Explore your own world by working together with friends.
• This is a time for caution, but not for fear.
• People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.
• We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't.
• You love life very much.
• Try it, you may like it!
• You are independent politically.
• You will spend old age in comfort and material wealth.
• You are an exciting and inspiring person.
• Answer just what your heart prompts you.
• You will travel far and wide, both pleasure and business.
• The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity.
• If you don't have time to live your life now; when will you?
• Traveling this year will bring your life into greater perspective.
• Your business will assume vast proportions.
• TEAMS - Together Everyone Achieves More Success!
• Your observations are useful to others.
• Keep a green tree in your heart, and one day the singing bird will come.
• You have an unusual equipment for success, use it properly.
• If you're feeling down, try throwing yourself into your work.
• In God we trust; all others must pay cash.
• Be brave enough to live creatively.
• Accept the next proposition you hear.
• Beware of little expenses. Small leaks sink big ships.
• You will soon bring joy to someone.
• Generosity and perfection are your everlasting goals.
• You will be showered with good luck.
• They say you are stubborn; you call it persistant.
• Many successes will accompany you this year.
• In order to take, one must first give.
• You will soon discover how truly fortunate you really are.
• Your family is young, gifted, and attractive.
• Your winsome smile will be your sure protection.
• All the effort you are making will ultimately pay off.
• The heart is wiser than the intellect.
• Keep your plans secret for now.
• You are always welcome in any gathering.
• Your flair for the creative takes an important place in your life.
• You will be of good comfort.
• The time is right to make new friends.
• You will be recognized and honored as a community leader.
• Society prepares the crime; the criminal commits it.
• You will pass a difficult test that will make you happier.
• You display the wonderful traits of charm and courtesy.
• A cheerful letter or message is on its way to you.
• A pleasant surprise is waiting for you.
• You have unusual equipment for success.
• Your talents will be recognized and suitably rewarded.
• You are generous to an extreme and always think of the other fellow.
• An angry man opens his mouth and shuts up his eyes.