At various times, I've posted various fortune-cookie fortunes that I find entertaining when you add ". . . in bed" to the end:
- Column HHH: House Rules
- Blog entry: House rules
- Blog entry: Spam, fortunes, and dust
- Blog entry: House rules, part 4
So I decided to gather all the fortunes from all those pages into one page for ease of reference. In the following list, asterisks indicate some of my favorites. (For two-sentence fortunes, usually insert "in bed" at the end of the first sentence.)
- A beautiful, smart, and loving person will be coming into your life. (Added 1/7/2013)
- * Be moderate where pleasure is concerned, avoid fatigue.
- Care and attention to the key relationships in your life will pay off.
- A cheerful message is on its way to you.
- Concentration leads to success.
- * Constant grinding can turn an iron rod into a needle.
- Contentment is just around the corner for you.
- Do something unusual tomorrow.
- Don't ask, don't say. Everything lies in silence. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Don't be over self-confident with your first impression of others. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Don't be so critical and overly concerned about details.
- A financial investment will yield returns beyond your hopes.
- * Find the road to happiness by helping others.
- Flowers would brighten the day of your close friend tomorrow.
- Focus on your long-term goal. Success is soon yours! (Added 1/7/2013)
- A four-wheeled adventure will soon bring you happiness. (Added 1/7/2013)
- A friend or partner will be giving you needed information. Listen!
- Friends long absent are coming back to you.
- Good things come to those who wait. Be patient. (Added 1/7/2013)
- The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one. (Added 1/7/2013)
- The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
- Happy events will take place shortly in your home.
- The hard times will begin to fade. Joy will take their place. (Added 1/7/2013)
- If a true sense of value is to be yours it must come through service.
- If you continually give you will continually have.
- * Investigate new possibilities with friends. Now is the time!
- It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
- It is very possible that you will achieve greatness in your lifetime. (Added 12/24/2009)
- Keep up the good work. You will be rewarded within the month. (Added 1/7/2013) (Another similar one: You will be rewarded for your efforts within the month.)
- Keep your feet on the ground even though friends flatter you.
- Learn to listen, not hear.
- Life to you is a dashing and bold adventure.
- Live each day as though it were your last. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Look around; happiness is trying to catch you. (Added 9/23/2014)
- A man's best possession is a sympathetic wife.
- Many opportunities are open; take advantage of them! (Added 1/7/2013)
- Many receive advice, only the wise profit by it.
- No obstacles will stand in the way of your success this month.
- Now is the time to call loved ones at a distance. Share your news.
- Old friends make best friends. (Added 1/4/2020)
- The only certainty is that nothing is certain. (Added 9/23/2014)
- People find it difficult to resist your persuasive manner. (Added 5/30/2009)
- The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next.
- A pleasant surprise is in store for you.
- * Put the data you have uncovered to beneficial use.
- Simplicity and clarity should be the theme in your dress. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought.
- Someone is interested in you. Keep your eyes open. (Added 9/23/2014)
- Something on four wheels will soon be a fun investment for you! (Added 1/7/2013)
- Soon you will be sitting on top of the world. (Added 1/4/2020)
- Stepping away from the power position for one day. (Added 1/7/2013)
- * Stop searching forever. Happiness is just next to you.
- The strengths in your character will bring you serenity. (Added 1/7/2013)
- There is a prospect of a thrilling time ahead for you.
- * A thing of great beauty will bring you great joy. (Added 9/23/2014)
- The time is right to make new friends.
- Time is what keeps things from happening all at once.
- Tomorrow you will find the item you have been searching for. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Travels from nesting space will take you to a broader cultural horizon. (Added 5/30/2009)
- Trust your hunches. They're usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level. (Added 9/23/2014)
- Try something new and different. You will like the results.
- The ultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but to hold hands. (Added 1/4/2020)
- Watch your relations with other people carefully, be reserved.
- We find comfort among those who agree with us—growth among those who don't. (Added 9/23/2014)
- With integrity and consistency--your credits are piling up.
- The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms.
- * You are always welcome in any gathering. (Added 1/7/2013)
- You are contemplative and analytical by nature.
- You are soon going to change your present line of work.
- You are talented in many ways. (Added 5/20/2009)
- You are thorough and very organized.
- You are very expressive and positive in words, act, and feeling.
- * You have an ambitious nature and will make a name for yourself. (Added 9/23/2014)
- You have a potential urge and the ability for accomplishment.
- You have an active mind and a keen imagination. (Added 5/30/2009)
- * You have an unusual equipment for success, use it properly.
- You have natural grace and great consideration of others. (Added 5/30/2009)
- You have the ability to nurture and work creatively with others. (Added 5/30/2009)
- You never hesitate to tackle the most difficult problems.
- * You will always be surrounded by true friends. (Added 7/7/2009)
- * You will be fortunate in everything you put your hands to.
- You will be happily surprised by a long time friend.
- You will be recognized and honored as a community leader.
- You will be selected for a promotion because of your accomplishments.
- You will be showered with good luck before your next birthday. (A separate fortune was less specific about time: it just said "You will be showered with good luck.")
- You will be unusually successful in business.
- You will conquer obstacles to achieve success.
- You will enjoy razor-sharp spiritual vision today.
- * You will get to know yourself better when you do something foolish and fun.
- You will have good luck in business affairs.
- You will have no problems in your home.
- You will soon be confronted with unlimited opportunities. (Added 7/7/2009)
- You will stumble into the happiness of your life.
- Your greatest fortune is the large number of friends you have.
- Your hard work is about to pay off.
- Your home is a pleasant place from which you draw happiness.
- Your mind is creative, original, and alert.
- Your modesty will shame those with lesser knowledge. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Your persistence will pay off. (Added 1/7/2013)
- Your present plans are going to succeed.