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Thinking of alternatives to the famous quote, " When life gives you lemons... make lemonade. " A quote meaning to make the best of adversity. There are several ways we can react to adversity! How would you end this quote?

When Life Gives You Lemons

When life gives you lemons... make a delicious pie and smack em in the face with it!" 

"When life gives you lemons.... say, thank you, I love lemons!" 

"When life gives you lemons... make lemonade, set up a stand, and give it to anyone who is thirsty."

"When life gives you lemons... Thank God for the fruit. "

"When life gives you lemons... remember, without the sour, we can't appreciate the sweet."
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Maverick Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Lemons; lemons everywhere! I'll stop and have A think?? Er I mean drink Crystol..And not in Mean measure..I may add.? Sugar anyone?? Love that killer white..' Well so 'health experts' Say.? Anyway..' let them drink a gallon neat.' Then we'll see.)
Woods Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 1:47 AM
:) lol.. sounds good to me! A dash of warm happiness in every glass? Ty for commenting! Xoxo
Goldsmith Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 1:18 PM
WOW!!! What a creative/fun "Lemons" write you have here. When life hands you lemons... make lemon chicken for dinner as you drink lemonade then end with lemon meringue pie. Hooray!!! Have a fun week as you write away...............
Woods Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Tysm Paula! Xoxo
Leach Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Ooh, this is nice and I love lemonade ?? and I think some lemon cupcakes.
Woods Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Yum me too! Ty! Xo
One Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 10:27 AM
I think you have some great alternatives here my friend..
Woods Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Well thanks! This was fun to do...xo
Sharma  Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Oh wow such sweet ways of interpreting the quote in your own poetic language! The first one's so powerful and savage in a way which embodies strength in the heart.. and I especially like the third one ~ so artistic and imaginative. Sending you best wishes and light ~
Woods Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Thanks so much and sending right back at you! Xo
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