Hall's Laws

  1. Life isn't always fair.
  2. You gotta go with what works.
  3. Always watch where you're going.
  4. You can't talk when your foot's in your mouth.
  5. When all else fails, read the instructions.
  6. Procrastination is rarely the best policy.
  7. There are exceptions to everything.
  8. Nothing lasts forever.
  9. There is no excuse for being cheap - but that does not necessarily mean it's wrong.
  10. Always watch your back.
  11. If you want something done right, do it yourself.
  12. If you can't do it right, call a professional.
  13. Expect the worst and hope for the best.
  14. Appearances can be deceiving.
  15. Never judge a book by its cover.
  16. Anything is possible.
  17. Nothing is definite.
  18. A foolish man makes mistakes, yet learns nothing from them.
  19. A smart man makes mistakes, yet does learn from them.
  20. A wise man learns from others' mistakes.
  21. No man is an island, complete unto himself.
  22. What happens, happens.
  23. Always put what you need before what you want.
  24. Work with what you have.
  25. When you can't express, B.S.
  26. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, then throw it back in the face of the idiot who gave you the lemons and demand the oranges you asked for in the first place!!
  27. Fate never accounts for feelings.
  28. Faith is a risk, and sometimes risks need to be taken.
  29. You can't always expect to succeed, but you must try anyways.
  30. Never laugh at live dragons.
  31. Question everything.
  32. When there are no more questions, make a leap of faith.
  33. "Why" is the most powerful of all words.
  34. Eshew obfuscation. (don't obscure)
  35. Don't trust the blue aliens, especially when they are pink.
  36. The only permanent thing is change.
  37. Power corrupts the innocent mind.
  38. Carpe Dium — Seize the day!
  39. As long as the sun still rises, there is hope.
  40. Following can be just as honorable as leading.
  41. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
  42. Discretion is the better part of valour.
  43. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. (Hebrews 11:1)
  44. Expect the unexpected.
  45. Free advice is seldom cheap.
  46. The only thing you have to fear is fear itself.
  47. What goes around comes around.
  48. Blood is thicker than water.
  49. There is always a REASON.
  50. Why swim across when you can just take the bridge?
  51. A man who has something he'd die for, is a man who has something to live for.
  52. Understanding yourself is the first step to understanding the world.
  53. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
  54. Passion rules reason.
  55. Fate does not seek your consent, for you know not the mind of God.
  56. Everything works out in some way - though not always the way you expect.
  57. Love is blind — so its likely to miss you on occasion.
  58. If at first you don't succeed, stall for time!
  59. Whining gets you nothing but self pity.
  60. Self-pity gets you nothing.
  61. When you're six, you know everything. If you're twenty-six and you still know everything, you're still six.
  62. The clock waits for no one.
  63. When being chased by a bear, run!
  64. Worrying just gives you ulcers.
  65. Admitting you know nothing is the first step to true wisdom.
  66. You can't eat gold.
  67. The truth is often relative.
  68. Envy is pointless.
  69. Nothing has to make sense. (See 55)
  70. Trust is a risk, and some risks must be taken.
  71. Friends are one of life's greatest treasures.
  72. Sometimes, it just sucks.
  73. Never, ever give up!
  74. It is better to give than to receive.
  75. The harder it is to tell the truth, the more important it is for the truth to be told.
  76. Let no limitation rule your efforts; you are a competitor in this game.
  77. Let no prejudice rule your judgement; form your own opinions.
  78. Let no pressure rule your actions; make your own decisions.
  79. Look at things from every angle; consider all possibilities.
  80. The true reward isn't the jewel; it's the climb.
  81. Perceptions are everything.
  82. Don't just do something; stand there!
  83. Don't worry about what you don't have; be thankful for what you do have!
  84. Pay attention!!
  85. No one ever gets to know what would have happened.
  86. A failure is really just a learning experience.
  87. We all do stupid things; what we do about them is what counts.
  88. There is no such thing as luck, but there is providence.
  89. Things happen in their own time, so don't rupture your spleen wishing for them beforehand.
  90. Patience is one of the world's greatest virtues.
  91. A watched pot never boils.
  92. Don't rush a masterpiece.
  93. Nobody's perfect, but that is no excuse for not trying one's hardest.
  94. When the going gets tough, improvise!!
  95. Expect nothing.
  96. Laughter is often the best medicine.
  97. Kindness comes back to you.
  98. Evil turns upon itself.
  99. Love can conquer all, but not by itself.
  100. God DOES NOT, WILL NOT, and CANNOT FAIL.

©1997 Brett A. Hall