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Showing posts with label Aphorism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aphorism. Show all posts

Friday, 20 May 2011

Stuart's Daily Word Spot: Aphorism

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Aphorism: noun - Any precept or observation expressed pithily, a maxim; concise statement of scientific principle.

‘Dorothy Parker’s use of aphorisms was legendary.’

Some aphorisms, as examples:

‘Lost time is never found again.’ Benjamin Franklin
 
‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.’ Ralph Waldo Emerson

‘Money, like knowledge and muck, is most effective when well spread.’ Stuart Aken (I know; but it had to be said.) 

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Monday, 28 June 2010

Aphorisms

3:4 Portrait crop of Franz KafkaImage via Wikipedia
What is an aphorism? A maxim, any observation or precept expressed in a memorable and concise way.
Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. Franz Kafka.

That's it for tonight; weary after dance class and a full day at work. But tomorrow, I'll post another review of a book or a writing website.
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