Aphorism

An Aphorism is an concise memorable statement that expresses a wisdom (a general truth or observation, often in a witty or thought-provoking manner).

• • It can range from being a Simple Aphorism to being an Aspirational Aphorism.
  • It can be a part of an Aphoristic Collection.
  • It can range from being a Simple Aphorism (e.g. reduce, reuse, recycle) to being an Aspirational Aphorism (e.g. ambitious uncomfortable action).
  • It can be associated with Personal Action.
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• Example(s):
  • an Adage, such as:
    • "Birds of a feather flock together".
    • "Don't judge a book by its cover".
  • "A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats".
  • "Actions Speak Louder Than Words".
  • "Be the Change".
  • "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere".
  • "Perfect is The Enemy of Good".
  • "The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it." - Oscar Wilde
  • "I think, therefore I am." - René Descartes
  • "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Proverb.
  • Catchphrase.
• See: Principle, Saying, Adage, Brocard (Law), Chiasmus, Epigram, Legal Maxim.

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  • An aphorism is a concise, memorable statement expressing a general truth, principle, or wisdom. Aphorisms are often witty, thought-provoking, and easily understood, making them popular in various forms of communication. They can be found in literature, speeches, and everyday conversations.
  • Here are some examples of well-known aphorisms:
  • “Less is more": This aphorism, often attributed to the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, suggests that simplicity and restraint can lead to more effective and aesthetically pleasing outcomes than complexity or excess.
  • “Actions speak louder than words": This saying emphasizes that a person's deeds are more important and revealing than their words.
  • “A picture is worth a thousand words": This aphorism conveys the idea that a single image can communicate complex ideas or emotions more effectively than a lengthy verbal description.
  • “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise": Often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, this aphorism encourages the practice of good habits and discipline for personal well-being and success.
  • “Honesty is the best policy": This saying emphasizes the importance of being truthful and acting with integrity.
  • “The pen is mightier than the sword": Attributed to Edward Bulwer-Lytton, this aphorism suggests that words and ideas can have a more significant impact than physical force or violence.
  • “When in Rome, do as the Romans do": This saying advises people to adapt to the customs and practices of the local culture when visiting or living in a foreign place.

2021

• (Wikipedia, 2021) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/aphorism Retrieved:2021-5-25.
  • An aphorism (from Greek ἀφορισμός: aphorismos, denoting 'delimitation', 'distinction', and 'definition') is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. They are often handed down by tradition from generation to generation. The concept is distinct from those of an adage, brocard, chiasmus, epigram, maxim (legal or philosophical), principle, proverb, and saying; some of these concepts are types of aphorism.

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