The Truth of the Matter is:

When life gives you lemons, you're supposed to make lemonade.
The truth of the matter is: Lemons are never a fair trade.

Sometimes life gives you lunchrooms, you're supposed to make music.
The truth of the matter is: School lunches make their own music.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
The truth of the matter is: A bird in the hand will probably turn to mush.

Kill two birds with one stone.
Truth of the matter is: How you do this, is unknown.

Life sucks, then you die.
Truth of the matter is: Death sucks more, so don't even try.