2014 Aphorism Treasure Chest Challenge
"Aphorism: An aphorism is a concise statement that is made in a matter of fact tone to state a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth. Aphorisms are often adages, wise sayings and maxims aimed at imparting sense and wisdom. It is to be noted that aphorisms are usually witty and curt and often have an underlying tone of authority to them. Example: Upon seeing the shoddy work done by the employee the boss told him to “either shape up or ship out”.http://literary-devices.com/content/aphorism.... "Aphorism: A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/aphorism
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Let's fill a Red Hot Pawn General Forum contributor authored treasure chest with (first word letter/alphabetically sequenced if at all possible) aphorisms which reflect the wit and wisdom, depth of insight and humour of our collective creativity. Thanks.
A) "A man's curiosity is the offspring of knowledge and the father of wisdom." kiki46
B)
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyBetter to have stale bread than no appetite.
[b]2014 Aphorism Treasure Chest Challenge
"Aphorism: An aphorism is a concise statement that is made in a matter of fact tone to state a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth. [i]Aphorisms are often adages, wise sayings and maxims aimed at imparting sense and wisdom. It is to be noted that aphorisms are usua ...[text shortened]... .
A) "A man's curiosity is the offspring of knowledge and the father of wisdom." kiki46
B)[/b]
Originally posted by Great Big SteesI) "I don't know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but
H) " He's a blockhead who wants a proof of what he can't perceive
and he's a fool who tries to make such a blockhead believe."- William Blake
World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." -Albert Einstein
