I'm just saying...

The phrase "I'm just saying..." is an interesting example of how we can get by with expressing almost anything that happens to be on your mind, without reaping the consequences. Or at least that is how it has been explained to me, usually with the addition of "I'm just saying..." of which I find to be a bit circular.

Every once in a while I have a few things pop in to my mind, of which if I happen to share of others, then tend to think the thoughts are rather deep in nature. Now, I am not tooting my own horn or trying to imply that that I have any delusions of grandeur, but I am just saying...

Please enjoy, where you can. ;-)


Little Minds mind little.
Big minds mine big.

This was an interesting creation that I enjoyed about six months ago. I do like the fact that it is a palindrome (when using words as a unit), but the meaning and enjoyment does go a bit deeper than just that. What I have noticed when I have shared this with others, is that initially they tend to overlook on the second line, the word "mine" instead of a repeat of "mind" as the pattern was setup in the first line. This still keeps it a valid palindrome, but to me, it makes it far more humorous in the nature that the individual to whom is speaking this is, in the first line, scolding folks with little minds, but then marvels about how large their mind is, which to me, confirms that that individual last the smallest mind of all. I personally read the first line's "minds" as a noun referring to the mental faculties and or opinion or views that someone has. The adjective of little both refers to the diminutive state of someones mental faculties, if you will, due to their warped perspective on humanity (see below), and their lack of caring. Of which the "mind" in line one is focused on the verb to be concerned about.

Now what got me thinking about this juxtaposition was that I have been a frequent observer (and dare I say complainer) about how little minded individuals tend to care (mind) that much for other or even that which is around them. They tend to be out for themselves at any cost. This could be reflected through racism, hatred, deception, criminal activities such as preying upon the elderly or under privileged, etc. I'll let you use your own imagination to fill in the examples on who might fit this build.


Another interesting palindrome that I just thought of a few weeks ago is...


Humanity is inhumane.

I think the likes of individuals such as Hitler, Chairman Mao, Stalin, and ect..., or events in modern history such as The Spanish Inquisitions, Salem Witch Hunts, or even events such as the Trail of Tears sums this up succinctly.

Interesting note, I just Googled this phrase and it appears to be fairly popular with 194 hits, but some are duplicates and circular too.