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ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM WATCHING HIGHLANDER
Even the most unlikely people have some good in them
Everyone has some reason for what they do
Holy ground is peaceful
The occasional flashback helps relieve tension
We all need friends
It's important to help people
Money is useful, but it isn't everything
Don't let people use you
Always pay your parking tickets
Don't fence merchandise - you meet the wrong kind of people
Take a minute to tell children fairy tales
Tell your Significant Other you love them
Don't jump off buildings - it makes a mess
Beware sultry black-haired women with swords
There are no points for placing second
Listen to your suspicions - ten to one they're right
Don't go roaming in the mountains by yourself
Learn to track - it might come in handy
Try not to get into fights on New Year's Eve
Don't be too proud to accept help
Always have your sword handy
Trenchcoats look great
Keep your eye on what you're looking at
All people need to know where they come from
Trust your instincts
The more the world changes, the more it stays the same
Good people can make the world a better place
Paris is a great place to visit
All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing
Don't drink things that are bad for you
Sometimes it helps to confess your sins
Weird things can happen at art shows
The Paris Opera House attracts weirdos
Be nice instead of nasty - it's so much easier for everyone
Don't interrupt someone who is delivering a baby
Obsession is often dangerous
Don't get into fights near trains
A new identity can be a way to start over, but only in an emergency
Female thieves will get you into trouble
Do not apologise for your life
It's never too late to do something else
The world of fashion can be brutal
Before ordering, make sure you know what the menu says
Don't tick off people with more power than you
Don't play with swords unless you know what you're doing
There's no such thing as bail in France
Boiling oil can really hurt
Try to get on with people
Beware fanatics. They could get you killed.
Relieve tension by exercising. Beating people up is generally not good.
Bookstores hold many secrets
When watching someone, remember: don't get caught
Live for something; don't drift through life emotionlessly
Put passion into whatever you do
Always look for the positive side of things
Decide where and how you want to spend your life
Try to cheat Fate. It doesn't matter if you can't. Keep trying.
Pay attention to warnings
If someone kidnaps you, be resourceful. You might escape.
Be prepared for anything
Darkness is only the absence of light. You have four other senses.
It's not a good idea to wander the streets in the middle of the night
Let go of the past; nothing lasts forever
Don't rush headlong into situations
It pays to know a few foreign languages
Nothing you do brings anyone back
It isn't easy to kill people. Avoid it at all costs.
Trying to counterfeit dollar bills will just give you more problems
Never give up on your dreams
Trying to fry someone at a crematorium is a really stupid idea
Highlanders should stick together
Know how to look after a baby - you'll have to eventually
Having a few mountain-climbing skills can't hurt
Don't let friends talk you into things - especially ones that might hurt
There is more to life than the letter of the law
Stay away from paint and painters
Tell the truth. Lies are always discovered.
Play by the rules whenever possible
Don't let your neighbour take showers on your barge
Vampires don't exist, but some things are just as scary
Always have a way out
Leave sarcophagi closed
Holding grudges only prolongs the pain
Men always look good in togas
Always have a sense of humour, especially when you're fighting for your life
When someone confronts you, make sure you're who they're looking for
Don't brandish your sword in public. Especially not in broad daylight.
People older than you sometimes know more
Take a bath every day
Don't ever doubt yourself
If you make a vow to help someone, keep it
Old friends are often the best
Know who you are and stay true to it
Respect other people's philosophies, but choose your own path
Wanting a normal life is understandable, if not always possible
Protect those you love as well as you can
Listen to your mentor
Question what you don't understand
Tire irons can come in handy
Stay out of parking garages
Go to the park on occasion. It'll do you good.
No matter your size, you can learn to defend yourself
Every day you fish adds a year to your life
Know all you can about someone before agreeing to marry them
When someone says it's over repeatedly, they usually mean it
Not all nightmares come from within
Some things should not be done indoors
Video cameras are often more trouble than they're worth
Don't try to blackmail someone. You'll come unstuck.
If you see two people fighting with swords, don't interrupt
Stay out of things that don't concern you
Too much glass in a house is just asking for trouble
One tall story is fine. Too many will bore your audience.
Great music will outlive us all
If you want something, go for it. Refuse to be refused.
If you cheat in any game, you'll pay for it
Don't let others run your life, no matter how well they do it
Make your own decisions about who your friends are
People can change
Take time to go to concerts and plays
Unwind with a friend at the end of the day
Learn how to use a computer
Revenge doesn't change anything
Rivalry, unchecked, can get you killed
Don't make another adult's decisions for them
Never underestimate your opponent
Sometimes a normal life is impossible
Don't blame others for your lot in life
Don't trust men who listen to opera
Know when to keep your pecker in your pants
It's good to be a myth
Live. Grow stronger. Fight another day.
Age does not equal wisdom
Civilizations rise and fall
Our world is not an ant farm
Interactive databases are fun
Know when to improvise - and when not to
The world has enough martyrs
The view from the Eiffel Tower is great
Life is about change
Sometimes in life you have to do more than just watch
Don't rely on a single sword technique
Never trust someone whose name begins with 'K'
Keep plenty of fake ID's handy
Never correct a history professor
It never hurts to be a little camera shy
It's probably not a good idea to tango *really high* up
If you kill someone, wait at least 5 minutes to make sure they're dead
With a certain type of lover you can save a fortune in birth control
Never let someone do something you should be doing
Always be civil. Politeness doesn't cost anything.
In some cultures minutes don't mean anything. Relax.
Love them for all they're worth for whatever time they have
Home is where the sword is
Sometimes it's better just to disappear
Maybe some legends are true
We all have our rituals
When someone tells you that revenge could get you killed, listen
Make sure that it's justice you want, not revenge
Sometimes there is no justice, only mercy
The bigger the man's dog, the smaller the...
Nature - you can't fight it
Sometimes doing what you think is right can really hurt
Luck, good or bad, is usually in the mind
Some topics of study may seem impractical, but you never know
The Crusades, it would appear, weren't much fun
Never let a ten-year-old child near a sword
When trying to survive, use whatever weapons you have
One of each person on Earth is usually enough
Don't take loans from the wrong people
Sometimes promises are very hard to keep
Never let the bad guy get away with it
Housepainting can be relaxing
There are things in life worse then death, so there are times you should not avoid danger
It can be deadly to stand between a man and his dreams.
Talent is something you have, not who you are
You can spend the rest of your life living or the rest of it dying - it's your choice
If you really want to do something nice for your ex-girlfriend, give her a house
Chivalry is an outdated notion. Move with the times
Never dump an unstable person and then turn your back on him or her
'Someone had to' is as good a reason as any
When the person who owns the place isn't looking, go ahead and throw your beer caps behind the fridge
If you break an oath, even for a good reason, there will be a day of reckoning
Don't lose your head
And remember, there can be only one.