Food For Thought - Fred Smiley's Quotes

Fred Smiley’s Quotes

Nourishment for the Mind

Fred Smiley’s Quotes

Introduction “My knowledge of food started with my mother. She was one of the greatest cooks anywhere. She had to cook for a family of 14!

I later attended Northwood University and learned under the direction of Dr. Stafford in the Hotel and Restaurant management field.

I then landed a job with Kraft (which later turned into US Foods) in the Food Service Division in Sales and worked for 39 years and learned and got the knowledge of all the intricate parts of cooking, preparing the food and selling the food … and then my imagination takes over when I plate the items that I cook!

I want to paint a picture and I do it all with a smile!”

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I would like to dedicate this book in memory of my mother, Mrs. Johnetta Ladd Smiley, my grandson, Devon Lamarr Smiley, and my godmother, Mrs. Shirley Sharpley.

Thank you!

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The plight of a woman’s journey is absolutely amazing. No matter what level of love and respect they receive, they still deserve more.

Can I get an amen?

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When you fall it doesn't mean that you failed, all it means is you'll enjoy it even more when you can get up and run to the next lesson.

God Bless You!

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Don't get high--You only get as high as you can jump so you land on your feet and not on your rump.

God Bless You!

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Think about this one. There's nothing in this world that's crystal clear but water.

Have a blessed day!

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The tree of life is like a rose. It's beautiful in any color!

God Bless You!

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If you know where you stand it will hurt less if you fall.

God Bless You!

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Integrity is too expensive to purchase, it’s too lost to find, it’s too guarded to steal, you must earn it, you must live it.

God Bless You!

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Even if it looks bad on the surface, never, never forget your purpose.

God Bless You!

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If you’re not careful your mind can be a laundry tub of knowledge or a trash can of waste.

Think about that one!

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Everyone has a role in God’s play. You just have to learn the script!

God Bless You!

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Continuous chatter is for the foolish.

The wise will pause and listen.

God Bless You!

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When you fall it doesn't mean you failed, it just means that you'll enjoy it even more when you reach that higher plateau. Think about that one!

God Bless You!

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When you make indelible comments only grace can erase that stain.

God Bless You!

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Check this out! When father time has a ubiquitous moment there’s nowhere to hide!

God Bless You!

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Remember this! When you forgive, that loud noise you heard is from the angels clapping from above.

God Bless You!

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How about this: Discipline is described as a piece of space in your mind to keep your heart from being unkind.

God Bless You!

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Our faith should be like the geese that follow their mother across the road to get to the water pond. They don’t know if the light’s green or red. They don’t know what’s up ahead. All they know is what mama said.

God Bless You!

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If you continuously text without a phone call, what you are really saying is, “I almost want to be bothered with you.”

Think about that!

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When you smile you light up the room.

When you frown, no one knows you are in the room.

Think about that one!

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Your mind is reticent with your heart.

In other words, it does not reveal your thoughts or your feelings readily.

God Bless You!

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How about this one: You don’t have to feel right to live right.

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Think about this: If your mind is reticent with your heart, you’ll never get too big for your pants!

God Bless You!

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If you make money your God, don’t expect to get any change. Think about that one!

God Bless!

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When grace enters your mind, it allows you to take out the trash.

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It may look rough on the surface, but things will look smoother when you remember your purpose.

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When God gives you favor, it’s not made for you to boast.

God Bless You!

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How about this one:

A bad relationship is like eating a rotten apple. You see the worm hole, but you can't find the worm.

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Continuous chatter is for the foolish.

The wise will pause and listen.

God Bless You!

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How about this one: Discipline is described as a piece of space in your mind to keep your heart from being unkind.

God Bless You!

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Check this out: There’s only one judge so never chastise your brother for eating an egg sandwich while you are standing on the corner eating raw eggs.

How about that one!

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Check this out: A rumor is like a pot of boiling water. If you turn down the heat the water stops boiling. In other words “nucca cheesmus”. Never Gossip!

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Check this out: The wise man rises from the table when he is full. The foolish man loosens his belt.

Have a blessed day!

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Check this out: A quiet person tends to fall asleep. A thoughtful person can wake up the world.

God Bless You!

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Let’s not be fooled. A person’s intellect does not define their heart.

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A bridge is built with love, compassion and sacrifice, the same as a home. If you disrespect that, that bridge will crumble and so will the home.

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In any language, confidence is the key to success. Don’t ever let anyone talk you out of yourself!

God Bless You!

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You can never adjudicate love. Your heart is non-negotiable.

God Bless You!

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Always attack anger with kindness.

You should never let anger get a two for one meal.

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You can soar like an eagle if you can just step away from yourself.

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We all are a part of God’s beautiful family tree of life. The leaves are different shapes and different sizes and beautiful colors, but when they hit the ground, they all are the same.

God Bless You!

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How about this one: If you always lead with your mouth, your mind may get left out!

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Check this out: When your heart has been broken the world seems so cruel but when you find real love, you enter God’s rule!

God Bless You!

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When you loud talk others to get your point across, it‘s no longer a point, it becomes a disturbance.

God Bless You!

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In your attempt to help others, God says you have to find your way before you have your say.

God Bless You!

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Your intelligence is not reticent with your heart. In other words, it does not reveal your thoughts or your feelings readily.

God Bless You!

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Use your head to think and leave that hat rack in the corner.

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Your freedom comes with an amazing price. Don’t forget it and become enslaved to advice.

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You should never walk around with a narcissist's attitude, let the wind tell your story.

God Bless You!

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If you know where you stand it won't hurt if you fall.

God Bless You!

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Your confidence is paramount. Don’t ever let anyone talk you out of yourself! Your confidence is paramount. Don't let a God Bless You!

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Never cry over spilled milk. You’re too late. The cow already did that!

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They say people get ready there's a train a comin', but you must have faith to get on board.

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If you always jump on the bandwagon you could end up with the wrong band.

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If you think you're all ‘dat (that).

You're probably right. D-A-T God Bless You!

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They say silence is golden. Be quiet and get rich.

God Bless You!

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In this race you don’t have to be the fastest on the track, just live a Godly life and God will meet you at the finish line.

God Bless You!