Don't send funny greeting cards on birthdays or at Christmas. Save them for funerals, when their cheery effect is needed. P. J. O'Rourke birthdaycardcheery Change image and share on social
Don't send me flowers when I'm dead. If you like me, send them while I'm alive. Brian Clough alivedeadflower Change image and share on social
Don't send out a newsletter just to send out a newsletter. One newsletter a year that is really interesting is more beneficial than 12 that are boring. If you write two or three boring newsletters in a row, your readers will start to think you write boring books. M. J. Rose beneficialbookbore share on social
Don't set out to make a scary movie and then flinch every time you're supposed to scare somebody because you're afraid of being MPAA or you're afraid of your own demons or whatever. Andrew Bryniarski afraiddemonflinch Change image and share on social
Don't set pen to paper until you know your main characters inside out. Create files detailing their appearances, likes, dislikes, and personal background. You may not use all the information, but it is a crucial step in planning your story. Jojo Moyes appearancebackgroundcharacter share on social
Don't settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something. Ashton Kutcher buildlifemake Change image and share on social
Don't shame the young for releasing their pent-up fear. Julianna Baggott fearpenrelease Change image and share on social
Don't shed any tears for me. I got to live a dream most people don't get to live. Tony Dungy dreamlivepeople Change image and share on social
Don't shift because fashion has shifted. Don't move from the original ethic you had, the original reasons. They're part and parcel of you. Roy Harper ethicfashionmove Change image and share on social
