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ThaKoopa t1_iyr02f7 wrote

This feels like a non native speaker sticking a phrase into google translate hoping it’s profound

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i_do_it_all t1_iyrlzn6 wrote

totally. it doesn't sound motivating at all without more context.

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hughperman t1_iyrmovt wrote

That person watching? Albert Einstein.

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Bean_Juice_Brew t1_iyt1ima wrote

I thought it was Santa this time. Wonder who the fat bastard is that's been watching me sleep then?

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bluedermo t1_iyt5ar9 wrote

I assumed it meant that if you quit that tiger over there would kill you

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TheMostKing t1_iyvrx49 wrote

You better take care, you better not cry,

Santa is coming, he's watching you die.

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wright007 t1_iyrpg3h wrote

It's about teaching your children by example.

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DrownmeinIslay t1_iys2p7b wrote

I thought it meant don't shame your dad

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Few_Warthog_105 t1_iystepu wrote

So only for people with good parents growing up? That leaves out a good majority of the population so terrible quote.

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ClankyBat246 t1_iysrzq2 wrote

Too many things need to stop for this vague statement to work.

Can't let my son think I'm a quitter so I kept working 90 hour weeks and drinking myself to sleep!

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Mr___Perfect t1_iyszxfu wrote

Yea no kidding. I've had more doors open from quitting than sticking with something dumb for "pride", no pun intended

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Pudding_Hero t1_iythkbn wrote

Just like using pictures of tigers to make your quote heavier. It’s a solid strategy

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