LOUISE FOWLER SPEAKS UP

“Everybody Knows”

“Everybody knows that the dice are loaded.  Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed. Everybody knows the war is over. Everybody knows the good guys lost.  Everybody knows the fight was fixed: the poor stay poor, and the rich get rich. That’s how it goes. Everybody knows.  

Everybody knows that the boat is leaking. Everybody knows the captain lied. Everybody got this broken feeling like their father or their dog just died. Everybody talking to their pockets.  Everybody wants a box of chocolates and a long-stem rose, Everybody knows.”

by:  Leonard Cohen

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Everybody knows, when that boomerang comes back at ya it ain’t nice. Think about that before you throw.

Everybody knows, there is a difference between complaining and facing the truth.

Everybody knows, we know how to put on that smile, but is it real; does it speak to who we are.

Everybody knows, there are some bad folk out there, but we know there are great ones too.

Everybody knows, we are all struggling with something; none of us are perfect.  There are some people who think they are – that is where arrogance is born.

Everybody knows, the only way to be heard is to actually SPEAK UP!

Everybody knows, there are 2 kinds of pains in the world – pain that hurts you; and the pain that changes you.

Everybody knows, an altruistic system is inherently unstable because it is open to abuse by selfish individuals ready to exploit.

    Everybody knows, anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of TRUTH and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince or one of the people. by Fontaine.

           Everybody knows, before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, THINK.

“Everybody knows that you love me, baby. Everybody knows that you really do. Everybody knows that you’ve been faithful, give or take a night or two. Everybody knows you’ve been discreet but there were so many people you just had to meet without your clothes. And everybody knows. “

Everybody knows that it’s now or never. Everybody knows that its me or you. Everybody knows that you live forever when you’ve done a line or two. Everybody knows the deal is rotten: Old Black Joe’s still picking cotton for your ribbons and bows. Everybody knows.