Father’s Day ‘Dad-Vice’: 24 Bits Of Wisdom America's Dads Dished Out

ACROSS AMERICA —Happy Father’s Day a bit early, dads. There’s no one like you to cut to the chase and suss out what’s important without getting tangled in a labyrinth of flowery phrases.

When we asked Patch readers on Facebook for the best advice their dads ever gave them, you were revealed by the people who love and respect the most to be people of great character, humor and wisdom.

Put these on sticky notes and tack them in a place where you can see them often:

“Some skeletons are to remain in the closet for the sake of who you are, not what you did.” — Sheena Marie, Waukesha (Wisconsin) Patch

“Be nice to people on the way up, because you’ll meet the same people on the way down.” — David Lerner, Berkeley (New Jersey) Patch

“Never let anyone rent space in your head.” — Kristine Greame, Concord (New Hampshire) Patch

“Be where you are.” — Maureen Dwyer Cahill, Middletown (New Jersey) Patch

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“You can’t get mad at ignorance.” — Zoila Mtz M, Waukesha (Wisconsin) Patch

“You can’t put an old head on young shoulders.” — Patti Petz Grey, Concord (New Hampshire) Patch

“Don’t be shocked nor overwhelmed by today, there is still so much more to see!” — Rose Canteline, Livermore (California) Patch

“Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles [you].” — Laura Wert Zepp, Lansdale (Pennsylvania) Patch

“Always stick to your first commitment — don’t change your plans simply because something better came along.” — Suzi Voss, Joliet (Illinois) Patch

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“No matter how bad the storm, never tie up to a rotten wharf.” — Jennifer Kassay Seghorn, Middletown (New Jersey) Patch

“Duct tape and WD-40 can fix just about everything.” — Elana Temples, Livermore (California) Patch

“If you ever travel back in time, don't step on anything because even the tiniest change can alter the future in ways you can't imagine.” — Joe Janik, Milford (Connecticut) Patch

“Never order soup on a first date.” — Virginia Pepe, Lindenhurst (New York) Patch

“You are old enough that your wants won’t hurt you.” — Beth Pierce, Havre de Grace (Maryland) Patch

“They do not bury you with money.” — Ann Prunty McNamara, Middletown (New Jersey) Patch

“Being early is being on time, being on time is late, and being late is unacceptable.” — Matt Lanier, Milford (Connecticut) Patch

“Before you give someone a piece of your mind, make sure you can spare it.” — Ann O'Donnell Cleary, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Patch

“Nothing good happens after midnight.” — Tracy Hubenthal Morrell, Cartersville (Georgia) Patch

“Learn the easy stuff well, then the harder stuff will come easier.” — Jennifer Grzybicki Advincula, Livermore (California) Patch

“It doesn’t matter what you’re doing, even if you are digging a ditch, do it to the best of your ability.” — Tom Wojnarowski, Joliet (Illinois) Patch

“If your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall.” — Joe McKiag, Cartersville (Georgia) Patch

“Never leave the house without a dollar bill.” — Emmanuel Santiago, Peabody (Massachusetts) Patch

“When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” — Michael Brennan, Newtown (Pennsylvania) Patch

“DON’T TOUCH THE THERMOSTAT.” — Cameron Darby, Nashua (New Hampshire) Patch